Origin Story: The Trials of Charles Darwin
At times Markel’s account descends into a sort of scientific period drama, with parades of silk hats and velvet trousers and lavish descriptions of the décor. That said, he does capture the pathos and passion of the debate ... Markel also clears up popular misconceptions about the debate, including the notion that Huxley walked away triumphant.
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Deeply satisfying ... Darwin’s two iconic years rendered masterfully by a highly knowledgeable chronicler.
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Gripping ... A detailed and dramatic close-up of a consequential period in scientific history.
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