Slavery still occurring in Brazil 173 years after Darwin left.
Writing tagged: ‘voyage of the beagle (book)’
27-Dec-1831: HMS Beagle sets sail
On 27 December 1831, HMS Beagle set sail on her second voyage with a young Charles Darwin on board.
08-Sep-1832: Darwin encounters bolas
On 8th September 1832, Charles Darwin observed gauchos using bolas. He later tried them out for himself, and managed to ensnare his own horse in the process.
02-Oct-1836: Darwin returns to Blighty
HMS Beagle returns to Britain after nearly five years circumnavigating the globe.