Books Tell You Why, Inc.

A smart first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with trivial edgewear.

In 1857, the Royal Navy's HMS Beagle set sail from England with a young naturalist on board, Charles Darwin. On the voyage, Darwin observed and recorded the incredible diversity of life on Earth. The Beagle's voyage would change his mind about evolution and forever change the way we think about our place in the world.

More than 150 years later, in 1997, author Cornwell completed a novel based on the Beagle's voyage. The novel, Southern Cross, tells the story of the Beagle's voyage and the remarkable cast of characters that sailed with Darwin. Cornwell brilliantly weaves together the historical record with the personal histories of the characters, creating a gripping story of adventure, discovery, and courage.

Southern Cross is a spellbinding novel that takes us on an unforgettable journey from the jungles of South America to the icy seas of the polar regions. Along the way, we meet extraordinary people-including a young sailor whose faith in God would grant; 8vo; 359 pages.