It was almost 2 years ago that I last posted about Charles Darwin, on “Evolution Day” back in 2024. I had read the Origin previously, as well as the Voyage of the Beagle, but subsequently I delved into Darwin’s biography, the life and times that followed that epic voyage, and the prior and post history of the HMS Beagle, a fascinating story in itself.
I cannot imagine a greater confluence of scientific debate and discovery that ever exploded onto the scene than what was happening during Darwin’s lifetime. It was inevitable that someone would figure out that life evolved, had Darwin not written his book, and of course Wallace was thinking the same thing at the exact same time, but Darwin did write his book, and so he gets much of the accolades, for good reason. What makes Darwin even more astounding is that he pondered the evidence for so long, studying all of his collections and notes, and was further distracted by other topics and discoveries for decades after his return from five years on the Beagle. If only more people kept their mouths shut for twenty years until they had something of value to say!
Back in 2024, I had coincidentally been working on a song about Darwin, which was unfinished at that time. Subsequently I finished it and now, in honour of Darwin’s birthday, I present it, with humble respect. I suppose I should have waited 20 years, but time waits for no one, as we all know.
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