Darwin manuscripts
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The Darwin manuscripts are original handwritten notes, drafts, and correspondence by Charles Darwin that document the development of his scientific ideas and theories.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Darwin manuscripts Context triple: [Down House, Downe, Kent, hasExhibit, Darwin manuscripts]
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A.
On the Origin of Species
On the Origin of Species is Charles Darwin’s groundbreaking 1859 scientific work that introduced the theory of evolution by natural selection and transformed modern biology.
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B.
Charles Darwin's later scientific works
Charles Darwin's later scientific works comprise a series of experimental and theoretical studies that extended his ideas on evolution into areas such as plant physiology, animal behavior, and human emotions.
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C.
Darwin’s sandwalk
Darwin’s sandwalk is a tree-lined gravel path near Charles Darwin’s home at Down House in Kent, where he regularly walked while thinking and developing his scientific ideas.
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The Variation of Animals and Plants under Domestication
The Variation of Animals and Plants under Domestication is Charles Darwin’s extensive two-volume scientific work analyzing heredity, artificial selection, and variation in domesticated species to support and elaborate his theory of evolution.
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Darwin’s study
Darwin’s study is the preserved workspace in Charles Darwin’s former home where he conducted much of his groundbreaking research and writing, including work on the theory of evolution.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Darwin manuscripts Target entity description: The Darwin manuscripts are original handwritten notes, drafts, and correspondence by Charles Darwin that document the development of his scientific ideas and theories.
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A.
On the Origin of Species
On the Origin of Species is Charles Darwin’s groundbreaking 1859 scientific work that introduced the theory of evolution by natural selection and transformed modern biology.
-
B.
Charles Darwin's later scientific works
Charles Darwin's later scientific works comprise a series of experimental and theoretical studies that extended his ideas on evolution into areas such as plant physiology, animal behavior, and human emotions.
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C.
Darwin’s sandwalk
Darwin’s sandwalk is a tree-lined gravel path near Charles Darwin’s home at Down House in Kent, where he regularly walked while thinking and developing his scientific ideas.
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D.
The Variation of Animals and Plants under Domestication
The Variation of Animals and Plants under Domestication is Charles Darwin’s extensive two-volume scientific work analyzing heredity, artificial selection, and variation in domesticated species to support and elaborate his theory of evolution.
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E.
Darwin’s study
Darwin’s study is the preserved workspace in Charles Darwin’s former home where he conducted much of his groundbreaking research and writing, including work on the theory of evolution.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
archival material
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historical document collection ⓘ scientific manuscript collection ⓘ |
| associatedPlace |
Cambridge, England
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surface form:
Cambridge
Down House ⓘ London, England ⓘ
surface form:
London
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| associatedWith |
On the Origin of Species
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The Descent of Man, and Selection in Relation to Sex ⓘ
surface form:
The Descent of Man
The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals ⓘ The Voyage of the Beagle ⓘ
surface form:
Voyage of the Beagle
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| countryOfOrigin | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| creator | Charles Darwin ⓘ |
| document |
Darwin's work on geology and natural history
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Darwin's work on human evolution ⓘ Darwin's work on species and variation ⓘ development of Charles Darwin's scientific ideas ⓘ development of Charles Darwin's theory of evolution ⓘ development of the theory of natural selection ⓘ |
| hasDigitalRepresentation |
Darwin manuscripts
self-linksurface differs
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surface form:
Cambridge Digital Library Darwin collections
Darwin manuscripts self-linksurface differs ⓘ
surface form:
Darwin Manuscripts Project at the American Museum of Natural History
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| hasGenre |
draft manuscripts
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research notebooks ⓘ scientific correspondence ⓘ scientific notes ⓘ |
| hasPart |
Darwin manuscripts
self-linksurface differs
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surface form:
correspondence of Charles Darwin
drafts of scientific works by Charles Darwin ⓘ Darwin manuscripts self-linksurface differs ⓘ
surface form:
handwritten notes by Charles Darwin
reading notes and marginalia of Charles Darwin ⓘ research notebooks of Charles Darwin ⓘ |
| heldBy |
Cambridge University Library
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Darwin Correspondence Project ⓘ Down House collections ⓘ various archives and libraries worldwide ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
evolutionary biology
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geology ⓘ human evolution ⓘ natural history ⓘ natural selection ⓘ scientific correspondence ⓘ species variation ⓘ |
| namedAfter | Charles Darwin ⓘ |
| timeSpan | 19th century ⓘ |
| usedFor |
Darwin studies
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biographical research on Charles Darwin ⓘ evolutionary biology history ⓘ history of science research ⓘ textual criticism of Darwin's works ⓘ |
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this entity surface form:
Darwin’s notebooks and correspondence
this entity surface form:
handwritten notes by Charles Darwin
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correspondence of Charles Darwin
this entity surface form:
Darwin Manuscripts Project at the American Museum of Natural History
this entity surface form:
Cambridge Digital Library Darwin collections
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Darwin’s ornithological notes
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Darwin’s geological diary of the voyage of H.M.S. Beagle