Darwin as a geologist in Africa – dispelling the myths and unravelling a confused knot
Two myths persist concerning the role played by Charles Darwin as a geologist in Africa during his epic voyage around the world (1831–1836). The first myth is that Darwin was a completely self-taught geologist, with no formal training. The second myth is that it was Darwin who finally solved t...
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Academy of Science of South Africa
2012-09-01
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| Series: | South African Journal of Science |
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| Online Access: | http://192.168.0.108/index.php/sajs/article/view/9606 |