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Mr. Darwin's Shooter
Mr Darwin's Shooter
Author: Roger McDonald
In this richly detailed novel based on the life of Syms Covington, Charles Darwin's hard-working shipboard assistant and later his house-servant, Roger McDonald shines a light on a man forgotten by history, capturing the breathtaking excitement of the historic voyage of the Beagle and brilliantly illuminating the scientific, religious, an...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780871137333
ISBN-10: 087113733X
Publication Date: 1/1999
Pages: 364
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4 stars, based on 3 ratings
Publisher: Atlantic Monthly Pr
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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This is a very interesting historical novel about Charles Darwin's assistant. It provides a different perspective on the conflict surrounding Darwin's research.
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Historical novel involving Syms Covington, Darwin's shipboard assistant. he later settled in Australia. Interesting.
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19th century discovery and the conflict between science and religion are explored in this fictional account.


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