1. Darwin's manuscript Darwin studied at Cambridge University during the period of 1828- 183 1. Although he majored in theology, he met many famous botanists and geologists at Cambridge University.
Therefore, the Cambridge Library has always had Darwin's large collection of books and various research notes, including Darwin's autographed Origin of Species. These precious notes have been kept in the library of Cambridge University in England and in a special collection room.
Darwin's manuscript was lost in the library. In September, 2000, the library of Cambridge University started a large-scale photographic scanning of precious ancient books. Darwin personally annotated the manuscript of the Origin of Species? Please. Get out. After more than two months, the work of the working group was finally completed.
The following year 1 month, when doing statistics, the staff found that the notebook was missing. At first, everyone didn't care, thinking that the manuscript would be put there after shooting.
After all, the library has a large number of books, including millions of documents, and most of them are packed in boxes. So it is also very likely that the box or bookshelf was accidentally put in the wrong place.
Third, Darwin's manuscript appeared in the library in 2020, and the new curator Jessica? Gardner decided to find this manuscript. They searched all the connected bookshelves within 2 10 km, but there was still no result, so they decided to call the police.
A year later, the curator saw a paper bag on the floor in front of her office. Inside was a huge envelope full of Darwin's manuscripts, which the curator recognized at a glance. She immediately invited professionals, and a few days later, she finally confirmed the authenticity of the manuscript.
And held one? Dialogue Darwin? A special exhibition shows the public a large number of precious documents, including Darwin's manuscripts.