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22 year old, Charles Darwin boards the HSM Beagle as a naturalist to study plants, animals, and geology.
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Darwin records his first geological observations, ad considers writing a book about them.
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As the Beagle crosses the equator, voyage rituals take place in which Darwin is blindfolded, shaved, and nearly thrown overboard among an overlycrowded main deck.
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Darwin explores the Brazilian rainforests for the first time, taking note of the exotic vegetation.
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While in Argentina, Darwin takes note of the large and interesting fossils he encounters.
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Captain Robert Fitzroy returns three natives back to their homeland that he had bought to England. He also attempts to begin a Christian missons trip but it ends terribly.
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Darwin finds the Falkland Islands dismal,bare, and arid. He finds fossils of brachiopods within primitive rocks.
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While in Argentina, Darwin meets the native gaucho people and experiences their lifestyle; with them he explores the Pampas geology.
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While on Chiolé Island, Darwin witnesses the eruption of Mount Osorno. He experiences the earthquake in the woods near Valdivia. He is shocked by the earthquake's aftermath and its detrimental effects on he island.
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Darwin studies the fauna and flora of the Galapagos. He is fascinated by the large tortisuses and iguanas. He preforms dissections out of curiosity.
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Darwin observes the wildlife in Australia, and is specifically interested in the marsupials. He ponders the mammal difference in Australia
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Darwin spends his time around the islands studying coral reef formations.
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Darwin observes the land fomations and geology of this place. He notes specific factors such as the mimosa growth and course vegetation, as well as lava deposits.
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Darwin takes notice of the distinctive physical features. He notes the sandstone "Table Mountain" and the number of bullock wagons.
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Darwin studies and encounters a lot of exotic, thrilling wildlife in the jungles of South America. Meanwhile, the Beagle takes an unexpected detour which sets off their path in a very rugged manner.
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Charles Darwin returns home, to Falmouth England. The Beagle's world wide trip has finally come to an end.