Poet Ruth Padel finds out more about her ancestor Charles Darwin and his sense of wonder. Read more
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1. A Boy's Collection
Poet Ruth Padel finds out more about her ancestor Charles Darwin and his sense of wonder.
2. Studying the Children
Ruth Padel explores Charles Darwin's life as a family man with a visit to Down House.
3. A Time of Struggle
Ruth Padel assesses the impact of loss on her great-great-grandfather.
4. The Author
Ruth Padel finds out how her great-great-grandfather made scientific theories readable.
