Book #57720

Charles Darwin: a New Life - 1st Edition/1st Printing

John Bowlby

Binding: 1/4 Cloth
Book Condition: Near Fine in Fine dust jacket
Edition: First Edition; First Printing
Publisher: New York, London: W. W. Norton & Company, 1990.
ISBN: 0393029409

Price: $50.00

A first Printing of the First Edition that has bumped corners in Near Fine condition housed in a barely scuffed dust-jacket that is Fine.

John Bowlby's biography of Charles Darwin is a compelling read, chronicling the life of one of history's most influential scientists. Bowlby paints a vivid picture of Darwin's life, from his early years as a naturalist to his groundbreaking work on evolution. Bowlby offers a unique perspective on Darwin, detailing the man's strengths and weaknesses as a scientist and husband. This biography is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science, or in the life of one of history's most influential thinkers.; 8vo; 511 pages.