The Voyage of the Beagle · Character
Dr. Andrew Smith
Naturalist and surgeon consulted by Darwin in South Africa.
minor
Also known as Dr. Smith
First appearance: xix australia
Dr. Andrew Smith shows up with force in Bahia Blanca. The page is where that presence becomes real.
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In Bahia Blanca: Dr. Andrew Smith is referenced for his observations on the sterility of Southern Africa and the abundance of large animals there, including detailed accounts of rhinoceroses, giraffes, and…
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