To the Edge of the WorldMacAdam/Cage Pub., 2005 - 789 páginas This is an epic novel of sea-faring adventure set in the 19th century charting the life of Robert Fitzroy, the captain of 'The Beagle' and his passenger Charles Darwin. It combines adventure, emotion, ideas, humor and tragedy as well as illuminating the history of the 19th century. Fitzroy, the Christian Tory aristocrat, believed in the sanctity of the individual, but his beliefs were a challenge to his career. Darwin, the liberal naturalist doubts the truth of the Bible and develops his theory of evolution which is brutal and unforgiving in human terms. The two friends became bitter enemies as Darwin destroyed everything Fitzroy stood for. |
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... Jemmy had liked to refer to his spyglass . As FitzRoy continued to squint into the eyepiece , the Fuegian turned his ... Jemmy Button . Or , rather , it was Jemmy Button's shadow : To the Edge of the World 413.
... Jemmy had liked to refer to his spyglass . As FitzRoy continued to squint into the eyepiece , the Fuegian turned his ... Jemmy Button . Or , rather , it was Jemmy Button's shadow : To the Edge of the World 413.
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... Jemmy Button of yours , and kindle your spark into a blazing fire . ' - Was it possible ? Was it too much to hope for ? A properly organized and equipped missionary effort , sent to the relief of Jemmy Button ? FitzRoy could only dare ...
... Jemmy Button of yours , and kindle your spark into a blazing fire . ' - Was it possible ? Was it too much to hope for ? A properly organized and equipped missionary effort , sent to the relief of Jemmy Button ? FitzRoy could only dare ...
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... Jemmy Button sat behind a rough deal table , alone save for a flickering rushlight . Jemmy looked up , gave a little yelp of aston- ishment , drew back his chair and jumped to his feet . The visitor moved forward to embrace him . They ...
... Jemmy Button sat behind a rough deal table , alone save for a flickering rushlight . Jemmy looked up , gave a little yelp of aston- ishment , drew back his chair and jumped to his feet . The visitor moved forward to embrace him . They ...
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