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Book Review: ‘The Invention of Nature’ by Andrea Wulf

Review of ‘The Invention of Nature: the adventures of Alexander von Humboldt, the lost hero of science’.

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Book review: ‘The Invention of Nature’ by Andrea Wulf

‘The Invention of Nature’ by Andrea Wulf

The adventures of Alexander von Humboldt, the lost hero of science.

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The Darwin bicentennial oak, 7 years on

Seven years ago today, I planted the Darwin Bicentennial Oak in my garden.

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Newsletter

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  • Newsletter No. 9: Time flies
    Stolen notebooks · DNA barcoding · butterflies · Mary Anning · flowers · cool videos · insects · snakes · mammalian evolution · book reviews
  • Newsletter No. 8: Reading for amusement
    Darwin reads Malthus · mass extinctions · earthworms · Gilbert White · Lonesome George · lichen · zebras · Neanderthals · life on Venus? · bats · book reviews · and more…

Recent Posts

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  • The Darwin bicentennial oak, 12 years on
    Twelve years ago today, I planted the Darwin Bicentennial Oak in my garden.
  • Hello, South Korea!
    I am delighted to announce that the Friends of Charles Darwin have their first member from South Korea.
  • The Darwin bicentennial oak, 11 years on
    Eleven years ago today, I planted the Darwin Bicentennial Oak in my garden.
  • An embarrassment of Richards
    In which my head appears on a spike (six times).

Recent Articles

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  • 28-Sep-1838: Darwin brainstorms Malthus
    On 28 September 1838, Charles Darwin made some notes inspired by the writings of Rev. Thomas Malthus, and a famous simile was born.
  • Gilbert White’s influence on Charles Darwin
    To mark the 300th anniversary of his birth, a brief account of Rev. Gilbert White’s influence on Charles Darwin.
  • 26-Apr-1882: Charles Darwin buried in Westminster Abbey
    On 26th April 1882, Charles Darwin was buried in Westminster Abbey. How this honour came about is described by his son Francis Darwin in The Life and Letters of Charles Darwin…
  • 03-Dec-1831: Darwin’s first night aboard HMS Beagle
    Darwin records his experimentations with a hammock.

Recent Reviews

RSS Recent Reviews

  • Book review: ‘Darwin: a companion’ by Paul van Helvert & John van Wyhe
    A monumental reference work, and a must-have for all Darwin scholars.
  • Book review: ‘Etta Lemon’ by Tessa Boase
    I am currently reading this book. Review to follow. Disclosure: I received a free review copy of this book from the publisher.
  • Book review: ‘The Screaming Sky’ by Charles Foster
    A celebration of swifts.

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On the Moor: Science, History and Nature on a Country Walk
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