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Tonight, we'll read excerpts from the second chapter of British naturalist Charles Darwin's

The Voyage of the Beagle

This chapter explores Rio de Janeiro and its surrounding environment.

The Voyage of the Beagle is the title most commonly given to the book published in 1839 as Darwin's journals and remarks, bringing him considerable fame and respect.

If you'd like to start from the beginning, the first of this series aired on June 10, 2024.

Rio de Janeiro is a seaside city in Brazil with almost 7 million residents.

Now, it is famous for its beautiful resort beaches, its carnival,

samba dancers, street art, its weather and its huge Christ the Redeemer

statue atop Mount Crocovado.

In this episode, Darwin explores the ecology, geology, and in his words, the shimmering tropical splendor in Brazil.

Let's get cozy.

Close your eyes.

Relax your body.

Relax your body into the softness of your bed.

Now take a few deep breaths. April 4th to July 5th, 1832.

A few days after our arrival, I became acquainted with an Englishman who was going to visit

his estate, situated rather more than a hundred miles from the capital, to the northward

of Cape Frio.

I gladly accepted his kind offer of allowing me to accompany him.

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