History in your hands. Charles Darwin single-handedly revolutionised the way humanity viewed itself. His theory of natural selection, though shocking and controversial at the time, paved the way for a whole new understanding of both the planet and our place on it. Charles Darwin reveals the famous scientist's life in compelling detail as never before. From his early expedition aboard the Beagle leading to his research in the Galapagos Islands, which bought him into contact with some of nature's most extraordinary creatures, this book examines Darwin's own experiences to show how he created the theories for which he became famous. Drawing on recent studies, it also features at least 30 rare and newly researched removable items of facsimile memorabilia, such as diaries, maps, letters, newspapers, sketches and pages from scientific notebooks. You have heard of the man who changed the world, now you can witness how he did it.