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While carrying out historical research at an Ontario asylum, psychiatrist Harry Karlinsky comes across a familiar surname in the register. Could the “Thomas Darwin of Down, England” be a relative of the famous Charles Darwin?
In a narrative woven from letters, photographs, historical documents and illustrations, what emerges is a sketch of Thomas’s life — the last of eleven children born to Charles Darwin. It tells of his obsession with extending his father’s studies into the realm of inanimate objects – kitchen utensils, to be precise. Can the theory of evolution be aplied to knives, forks and spoons?
In this stunning factitious biography, Karlinsky presents us with the tragically short life of Thomas Darwin, leaving the reader to decide how much is fact and how much is fiction.
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Harry Karlinsky is a clinical professor of psychiatry at the University of British Columbia.
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Librería: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, Reino Unido
Condición: Like New. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. An apparently unread copy in perfect condition. Dust cover is intact with no nicks or tears. Spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds of any kind. Nº de ref. del artículo: rev6018563879
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Librería: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, Reino Unido
Condición: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Nº de ref. del artículo: 40649201-20
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Librería: Fantastic Literature Limited, Rayleigh, ESSEX, Reino Unido
Hardcover. fine hardcover copy in a near fine dustwrapper 1st edition. A highly original and unusual debut. While carrying out historical research at an Ontario asylum, psychiatrist Harry Karlinsky comes across a familiar surname in the register. Nº de ref. del artículo: FD23.052
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Librería: Book Express (NZ), Shannon, Nueva Zelanda
Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. 232 pages. light wear / marks. Nº de ref. del artículo: 1122j
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