In observation of the bicentenary of Erasmus Darwin's death, Cambridge is
publishing this collection of personal writings by his grandson Charles. This is
the first unabridged publication of a book by Charles Darwin, and it contains a
series of illuminating insights into his grandfather's life and work. With
quotations from letters and candid comments by Charles Darwin about his books;
and free of the conventions of scientific writing; this small volume of personal
observations illuminates the life of a distinguished scientist as seen by his
accomplished successor.