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The zoology of the voyage of H.M.S. Beagle [vol. 1 of 5]

by Richard Owen

First published
1838
Reading level
Fairly demanding
Price
Free

About the book

"The Zoology of the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle [vol. 1 of 5]: Fossil Mammalia by Owen" by Richard Owen is a scientific work published between 1838 and 1840. This volume presents expert descriptions of fossil mammals collected during the famous Beagle voyage from 1832 to 1836. Edited and superintended by Charles Darwin, who contributed the preface and geological introduction, it documents remarkable extinct species discovered during the expedition that would reshape scientific understanding.

  • Beagle Expedition (1831-1836)
  • Zoology
  • Mammals, Fossil
  • Paleontology

Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #68925. The zoology of the voyage of H.M.S. Beagle [vol. 1 of 5] on Wikipedia.

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