The Voyage of H.M.S Beagle. By Charles Darwin. Illustrated by Robert Gibbings. Illustrated Edition. Heritage Press. New York, Circa 1970.

The Voyage of the Beagle is an important text on two fronts. Firstly, it describes the 1831-36 seafaring expedition of the HMS Beagle which undertook significant surveying projects of the South American coasts, resulting in further colonial expansion and contact with indigenous people across the continent. Secondly, it describes a young Charles Darwin’s first forays into expeditionary naturalist observations, leading the way to his other discoveries and theories of evolution. Darwin was just 22 years old when he joined the HMS Beagle. This work began as his field notes and journals. When it was revised and published in 1839, it catapulted his scientific career and brought him international acclaim. For anyone interested in natural history, the development of 19th century science, or colonial exploration and expansion, it is a crucial volume.

This illustrated edition is in fine condition. In the original cloth, fine. Text block fine. With the original slipcase, fine.

A fine illustrated edition of The Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle.