Charles Darwin s book about his grandfather, The Life of Erasmus Darwin, is curiously fascinating. Before publication in 1879, it was shortened by 16%, with sev

"The Temple of Nature" is a lengthy didactic poem by Erasmus Darwin, the grandfather of Charles Darwin. The poem was published posthumously in 1803. Erasmus Dar

This first full study of Erasmus Darwin's gardening, horticulture and agriculture shows he was as keen a nature enthusiast as his grandson Charles, and demonstr

First published in 2006, this book is a unique collection of the letters of Erasmus Darwin, revealing his amazing variety of talents.