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  • 25 Jul 2008

    Darwin Letter Friday

    The collector bug strikes early. At the age of twelve, in addition to being stinky, Charles Darwin reminds himself that if he is going to be a great naturalist, he’ll need a place for his stash. That’s right, he’s building a fort. In Summer, 1823, he says, the work must start! January 12th, 1822– remember […]

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  • 18 Jul 2008

    Darwin Letter Friday

    This week: Stinky, stinky, 12-year-old Darwin Charles Darwin, at the age of 12, wrote several letters into a ‘Memorandum book’ while on vacation from school. He was staying at his family home in Shrewsbury, and apparently not bathing much. Ah, the days when washing was a chore! Please be advised that the spelling mistakes and […]

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