| Description | Description of Darwin's interest in science in youth; his agreement with Captain FitzRoy to accompany him on the Beagle; the importance of this trip on the Beagle; the opposition to Darwin's presence from one officer; Darwin's attachment to Captain FitzRoy; the publication of Volume III of 'Voyages of His Majesty's Ships Adventure and Beagle'; the significance of these notes; questions as to Darwin's awareness of evolution. |