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[This Thing of Darkness] [By

Name: [This Thing of Darkness] [By
Author: Harry Thompson
ISBN: 9780755302819

Harry Thompson · 2005 · 750 pages

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.

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Tim Peake
“I love a book that tells epic tales of exploration & survival.’This Thing of Darkness’ has me gripped & looking back at pictures I took of Patagonia, thinking about new adventures Thanks @swoopadventures for the book. #worldbookday #patagonia #earthpix”↗

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Tim Peake