This Thing Of Darkness

Name: This Thing Of Darkness
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780755302819
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By Harry Thompson

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This Thing Of Darkness by Harry Thompson is an enthralling historical novel that explores the gripping partnership between Charles Darwin and Captain Robert FitzRoy during their famous voyage aboard the HMS Beagle. Set in the 19th century, their journey uncovers groundbreaking discoveries and navigates personal and ideological conflicts, offering a vivid portrayal of scientific exploration and human endeavour. The book delves into the complexities of friendship, belief, and ambition against the backdrop of a changing world.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy meticulously researched historical fiction with rich character development. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century exploration, it delves into the dynamic between two contrasting personalities, offering an in-depth exploration of human ambition, friendship, and the quest for discovery. If you're intrigued by tales of adventure, philosophy, and how people shape and are shaped by their times, this book could be a captivating read.

This Thing Of Darkness

The 15th anniversary edition of a brilliant, action-packed and gripping novel of Charles Darwin's voyage on the Beagle - longlisted for the Man Booker Prize. 'A masterpiece' Bernard Cornwell

Packed full of action, vivid characters, ideas and explorations of science and religion, this brilliant historical novel was longlisted for the Man Booker Prize 2005

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In 1831, Charles Darwin set off in HMS Beagle under the command of Captain Robert Fitzroy on a voyage that would change the world. Tory aristocrat Fitzroy was a staunch Christian who believed in the sanctity of the individual in a world created by God. Darwin, the liberal cleric and natural historian, went on to develop a theory of evolution that would cast doubt on the truth of the Bible and the descent of man.

The friendship forged during their epic expeditions on land and sea turned into bitter enmity as Darwin's theories threatened to destroy everything Fitzroy stood for.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780755302819

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 January 2006

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Tinder Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 50.0mm

Width: 163.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 608g

Pages: 768

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About the Author

Harry Thompson was a highly successful television producer 'Have I Got News for You, They Think It's All Over, Never Mind the Buzzcocks' and the author of a number of non-fiction bestsellers 'Peter Cook, The Biography'. He wrote for most of the national newspapers, especially on travel, and was nominated for Travel Journalist of the Year. He died in November 2005.

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