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Darwin prepares to embark on the greatest journey of his life on the Beagle.
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Excited by his observation, he considers writing a book based on his sightings
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Undergoes the act of being shaved
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Navigates and explores the Brazilian rainforests
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Finds and is intrigrued by the giant fossils
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Captain Fitzroy attempts and fails to start a Christian mission
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Finds primitive rocks and fossils. Describes island as desolate and wretched. Also notes that island is full of brachiopads.
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With the local people of the Pampas(known as gauchos), he explores the area. Notes he enjoys the freedom lifestyle of the people.
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Sees Mount Osorno erupt.
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Sees Mount Osorno erupt.
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The specimens on these islands intrigue him
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Notices that many of species vary throughout the islands.
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He wonders why the mammals differ in Australia
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Studies coral reefs to test theory of atoll formation
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Walks along the coast and enjoys the sight of plain
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Views the Table Mountain
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Discovers creatures in the jungles but is homesick and seasick. Angered by the detour the Beagle takes.
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Darwin returns home at night and is confused with delight.