Episode 2 of 6
Darwin Reads Vestiges
- When
- November 1844
- Where
- Unknown
Charles Darwin read the book in November 1844, noting it drew on evidence he had gathered and introduced questions to be dealt with.
Darwin read the book in November 1844, finding it drew on lines of evidence he had been putting together. He discussed his evolutionary ideas with Joseph Hooker, who praised the multiplicity of facts but disagreed with the conclusions, calling it a nine days wonder.
Sources
- Vestiges of the Natural History of Creation Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18
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