Emma Darwin, Wife of Charles Darwin
A Century of Family Letters

Originally published in 1904, this is the first of two volumes of family letters by and to Emma Darwin.

H. E. Litchfield (Edited by)

9781108011730, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 22 April 2010

528 pages, 11 b/w illus.
21.6 x 14 x 3 cm, 0.66 kg

This remarkable collection of private correspondence between Emma Darwin and members of her family, published in 1904, provides the reader with a delightful and informative account of life in the late nineteenth century, and a picture of an amusing, educated, and caring woman. Emma Darwin (1808–1896) was especially remembered for her patience and fortitude in dealing with her husband's long term illness, which became apparent shortly after their marriage. In nursing and humouring Charles through his many ups and downs, she was a crucial factor in her husband's scientific accomplishments. She was responsible for bringing up their large family, running their household, and hosting visits from relatives and scientists. This, the first of two volumes edited by her daughter Henrietta, focuses on Emma's parents and relatives, up to 1839. Both volumes are organised chronologically, and include delightful illustrations from the family archives.

Preface
1. 1792–1800
2. 1804–1807
3. 1813–1844
4. Maer
5. 1814–1815
6. 1815–1816
7. 1816
8. 1817
9. 1818
10. 1819
11. Fanny and Emma Wedgwood
12. 1823–1824
13. 1824–1826
14. 1826–1827
15. 1827–1830
16. 1830–1831
17. 1831–1832
18. 1832–1834
19. 1835–1837
20. 1837–1838
21. 1838–1839
22. 1839.

Subject Areas: British & Irish history [HBJD1]