Darwin's Garden: Down House and the Origin of Species

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The narrative highlights Charles Darwin's transformative years at Down House, where he engaged deeply with nature and conducted experiments that shaped his groundbreaking theories. His garden served as both a source of inspiration and a laboratory, where he explored pollination, bred pigeons, and observed plant competition. The book illustrates how his solitary reflections and scientific endeavors laid the groundwork for his evolutionary ideas, emphasizing their lasting impact on our understanding of life's origins.