This thing of darkness
Thompson, Harry, 1960-20052008
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Total copies: 1
This is an epic novel of sea-faring adventure set in the 19th century, charting the life of Robert FitzRoy, the captain of HMS Beagle and his passenger Charles Darwin. It combines adventure, emotion, ideas, humour and tragedy as well as illuminating the history of the 19th century.
Main title:
This thing of darkness / Harry Thompson.
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Imprint:
London : Headline Review, 2006.
Collation:
750 p. : maps ; 20 cm.
Notes:
Originally published: 2005.Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:
9780755302819 (pbk)
Dewey class:
823.92
Language:
English
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BRN:
680265