Charles Darwin's The Voyage of the Beagle: vs Far away and long ago: Which Should You Read?
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Charles Darwin's The Voyage of the Beagle:
I have stated in the preface to the first Edition of this work, and in the Zoology of the Voyage of the Beagle, that it was in consequence of a wish expressed by Captain Fitz Roy, of having some scientific person on…
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Far away and long ago
Argentinian-English ornithologist and writer William Henry Hudson recounts his early years in Argentina and his move to England in this 1918 autobiography.
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- Far away and long ago is the quickest read — about 6 hours vs 9 for Charles Darwin's The Voyage of the Beagle:.
- Charles Darwin's The Voyage of the Beagle: has the widest readership — 8659 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
Scores by source
| Charles Darwin's The Voyage of the Beagle: | Far away and long ago | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.0 (8659) | 3.9 (511) |
| Hardcover | 4.3 (12) | 4.0 (2) |
| Apple Books | — | 4.5 (10) |
Reception
| Charles Darwin's The Voyage of the Beagle: | Far away and long ago | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 8659 | 511 |
| Editions | 92 | 31 |
| Film adaptations | — | 1 |
| Want to read | 20357 | 2654 |
| Reading it now | 1687 | 207 |
| Written reviews | 700 | 77 |
| Pages | 496 | 332 |