Life of Charles Darwin

"Life of Charles Darwin" by G. T. Bettany is a biography that explores the origins and development of a scientific mind. The book starts by introducing Darwin’s family, pointing out the intellectual achievements of his relatives and painting a picture of his early life. We learn about his childhood, including the loss of his mother, and his schooling at Edinburgh and Cambridge, where his love for the natural world began to grow. It highlights the key moments and influences that led him to his famous work, particularly focusing on how his early life and education paved the way for his important voyage on the HMS Beagle and his later groundbreaking theories.