Darwin's Mentor

Review of the hardback: 'It is such a pleasure to read this book. It is sensual and sleek, beautifully printed on the finest paper, comprehensively (and not over abundantly) illustrated, and written, with clarity and verve ... It has many fine-screen half-tones, beautifully photographed documents, fine colour pictures and the page design is impeccable ... Cambridge University Press and the authors deserve high praise for a thorough and diligent job well done.' Brian J. Ford, Biologist
Review of the hardback: 'It is a satisfying read for anyone interested in the burgeoning and sometimes passionate history of science in the nineteenth century, larded with glimpses of Victorian social life and colourful characters.' Roy Herbert, New Scientist
Review of the hardback: 'A fascinating and well-researched work ...' Suffolk Journal
Review of the hardback: '... the world is certainly richer with this book on its shelves.' Open History
Review of the hardback: 'This fascinating study will place Henslow in his rightful context in the history of science ...' John S. Parker, Cambridge
Review of the hardback: 'Darwin students everywhere will need this book. So will those whose subject is Henslow.' Archives of Natural History
Review of the hardback: 'Walter and Stow have written a valuable biography of a scientist who deserves to be better known in his own right.' Annals of Science
Review of the hardback: 'The publishers are to be commended for such a lavish production, richly complemented by beautiful illustrations ... Strongly recommended.' Naturalist