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The beast and the monk: A life of Charles Kingsley
Biography of this 19th century English cleric, historian, amateur scientist, poet and author of THE WATER-BABIES.
317 pages, Hardcover
Published January 1, 1975
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January 10, 2016
A compelling biography of a complex and creative man of many contradictions - socialist and royalist, and one of the earliest clergymen to support Darwin's theory of evolution. Superbly researched and written - an excellent biography.
April 13, 2010
Seems Kingsley had a split personality-was a fascinating read.
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