
12 Days: Port wine and Darwin sets sail
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Notable books mentioned: The Voyage of the Beagle, Biography of Darwin by Adrian Desmond and James Moore
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The host discusses Charles Darwin's background and the significance of his voyage on the Beagle. This journey was pivotal in shaping Darwin's futur…

The host emphasizes the significance of Darwin's journey and its impact on his theories, suggesting that understanding this context is crucial. The…

12 Days: Port wine and Darwin sets sail mentions The Voyage of the Beagle and Biography of Darwin by Adrian Desmond and James Moore with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.
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“The mention of 'The Voyage of the Beagle' as a great book that Darwin writes up during his voyage.”
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“A recommendation for a biography of Darwin, described as one of the great all-time biographies.”
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Movies & Documentaries Mentioned
Master and Commander
“The film which I saw, Master and Commander, seemed to me pretty clearly modelled on Darwin, as they go to the Galapagos Islands.”