In this book, Charles Daubeny details his extensive travel throughout the United States and Canada during the years 1837-38. He provides detailed descriptions of the places he visited, the people he met, and the events he witnessed. This book is a fascinating look at life in North America during the 19th century.
As a prominent botanist in the mid-19th century, Daubeny was well-positioned to weigh in on the controversy sparked by Darwin's theory of evolution. In this impassioned essay, he argues that Darwin's view of the sexuality of plants fails to take into account the deeper mysteries and complexities of nature. With detailed analysis of the reproductive habits of plants and a fervent defense of the traditional view of natural theology, Daubeny offers an important counterpoint to the prevailing scientific thought of his day.
Charles Daubeny's pioneering study of the relationship between the Old and New Testaments remains an important work of biblical scholarship to this day. Drawing on a wide range of religious and historical sources, Daubeny offers a detailed and nuanced account of the ways in which the two testaments inform and illuminate each other, shedding light on complex theological questions that continue to challenge scholars and believers alike.