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Darwin is unusual among great scientists in that his own books are still worth reading — he wrote for an educated general audience and the prose holds up.

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Charles Darwin Books in Reading Order: Where to Start

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Darwin's sacred causeAdrian J. Desmond · 2009
The Reluctant Mr. DarwinDavid Quammen · 2006
DarwinAdrian J. Desmond · 1991
The formation of vegetable mould, through the action of wormsCharles Darwin · 1870
The Voyage of the BeagleCharles Darwin · 1839
The beak of the finchJonathan Weiner · 1994

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How should I approach learning charles darwin?
Darwin is unusual among great scientists in that his own books are still worth reading — he wrote for an educated general audience and the prose holds up.
What's a good book to start charles darwin with?
A strong starting point is Darwin's sacred cause by Adrian J. Desmond. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.

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