--- product_id: 12067961 title: "The Voyage of the Beagle Paperback – January 19, 2012" brand: "charles darwin" price: "$28.14" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/12067961-the-voyage-of-the-beagle-paperback-january-19-2012 store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # The Voyage of the Beagle Paperback – January 19, 2012 **Brand:** charles darwin **Price:** $28.14 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Voyage of the Beagle Paperback – January 19, 2012 by charles darwin - **How much does it cost?** $28.14 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/12067961-the-voyage-of-the-beagle-paperback-january-19-2012) ## Best For - charles darwin enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted charles darwin brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![The Voyage of the Beagle Paperback – January 19, 2012 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71O4tYBxLtL.jpg) ![The Voyage of the Beagle Paperback – January 19, 2012 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Z3W2pnhCL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This edition is complete, not abridged *by S***D on November 27, 2016* The reader of this edition, the great David Case, is wonderful. And of course Voyage is a great work, interesting on many levels, a glimpse of insight and genius to come.Some listeners think that a passage regarding the outrage of the ichneumon wasp paralyzing caterpillars and laying her eggs inside them is missing. It is not missing.In Voyage, near the end of Chapter 2, (it is a long passage, 4 or 5 paragraphs), Darwin does discuss this wasp, and her pursuit of a spider (totally creepy), and mentions that the wasp also paralyzes caterpillars and lays her eggs in them. But the connection between the survival strategy of the wasp to benevolent design is not discussed in Voyage in any edition, audio or paper. In Origin, Darwin writes that this phenomenon can't be consistent with benevolent design. Darwin expresses himself most clearly regarding the practices of this wasp and benevolent diety in a letter to Asa Gray written in 1860. The letter is quoted in numerous Wikipedia pieces on Darwin:"I own that I cannot see as plainly as others do, and as I should wish to do, evidence of design and beneficence on all sides of us. There seems to me too much misery in the world. I cannot persuade myself that a beneficent and omnipotent God would have designedly created the Ichneumonidae with the express intention of their feeding within the living bodies of Caterpillars, or that a cat should play with mice." ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great gift. *by R***R on December 20, 2012* I purchased this for a sister who is on a National Geographic tour of the Galapagos Islands. What better book to read than the original source for evolution and the incredible diversity of wildlife and birds found on the many islands of the Galapagos? I haven't heard a complete review of the book but so far heard that it was an interesting read and not too difficult to enjoy. I am looking forward to hearing about the trip and seeing the photos as a modern update to "The Origin." ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fascinating history, if too detailed. *by N***N on September 18, 2012* In 1831 Charles Darwin embarked on a trip that changed forever the way we view our world and its living species. Its importance would lead us to read Darwin's account even if it were deadly dull--which it is only occasionally, in long paragraphs about minute differences in species. Overall, the gripping story with apt descriptions of people and places is sure to draw in any reader with even a passing interest in natural history. Darwin is astute, honest and blessed with abiding curiosity about the world and all its inhabitants. Skip over some tedious detail (I did) but keep reading. You'll be glad you persisted. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/12067961-the-voyage-of-the-beagle-paperback-january-19-2012](https://www.desertcart.us/products/12067961-the-voyage-of-the-beagle-paperback-january-19-2012) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-05-17*