Charles Darwin: The Power of Place offers a detailed portrait of one of the most influential scientists in history. Focusing on Darwin’s life and surroundings, it follows his development from a curious observer of nature to a thinker whose ideas reshaped modern science.
The book traces Darwin’s formative travels as a naturalist, highlighting the experiences and observations that fuelled his questions about life, variation, and change. It then follows how these insights gradually evolved into his landmark theories, set against the scientific, social, and intellectual climate of his time.
Readers gain a clear sense of how Darwin’s environment, networks, and personal struggles influenced his work, helping explain both the power and controversy of his ideas. This is a substantial, carefully researched biography for anyone interested in the history of science, evolution, or the life behind On the Origin of Species.
Highlights
- Follows Darwin’s journeys and work as a naturalist
- Explores the step-by-step development of his theories
- Places Darwin within the broader Victorian scientific world
- Ideal for readers of biography, history of science, and evolution
