In 2009 , it is celebrated The Centenary IInd of Charles Darwin's birth . With such a motive, we publish this original work, in which the cabinboy of the Beagle tells us, in the first person, the circumstances and incidents of a historical voyage.

With only 10 years, James Kincaid is an assistant of the naturalist Charles Darwin in the Beagle. The life of a cabinboy put to explorer is never bored, thing that will learn James on having helped Darwin in the withdrawal of mestras for the South American continent. Between dangerous seas, devastating earthquakes and volcanoes in eruption, the Beagle will continue sailing, crossing baías, island...

James's diary reports the exciting trip that derived in one of the most innovative scientific works from the History. In, a young man takes part of the thoughts and ideas of one of the major scientists of the world, beside reporting exciting adventures of overseas.

An illustrated chapter of references and information offers additional information about the discoveries and Darwin's theories, and on the scientific world of the 19th century.