The Voyage of the Beagle

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This extensive 51-volume collection features significant writings in literature, philosophy, history, and mythology, curated by Charles William Eliot, Harvard's longest-serving president. Known as "Dr. Eliot's Five Foot Shelf," the anthology embodies Eliot's vision that a well-rounded liberal education can be achieved through a selection of essential texts, all fitting within a five-foot bookshelf. Originally published between 1909 and 1917, it remains a monumental resource for readers seeking foundational knowledge across various disciplines.