‘Charles Robert Darwin’, The Graphic, (29th April, 1882)
Title
‘Charles Robert Darwin’, The Graphic, (29th April, 1882)
Description
On his death in 1882 Darwin was celebrated as something of a national hero. Although often controversial, he was “one of the greatest naturalists of his time”. Darwin’s correspondence is key to understanding how he achieved this status. The letters reveal that - alongside a brilliant mind and set of original ideas – collaboration and a carefully considered editing process were crucial in constructing the great man of science.
Source
NPR.C.53
Date
29 April 1882
Rights
© Cambridge University Library
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Citation
“‘Charles Robert Darwin’, The Graphic, (29th April, 1882),” Darwin Behind the Scenes, accessed April 25, 2024, https://darwinbehindthescenes.omeka.net/items/show/67.