Audio Darwin: Darwin Online

Audio Darwin

This page provides links to free audio mp3 files of Darwin's works for downloading onto a computer or portable mp3 player.

New! Darwin's Beagle diary read by Jo Stone-Fewings, click here. (This is currently the only human-read book provided.)

The unabridged text files of Darwin's works were split into 50kb parts. These parts were processed with text-to-speech software using Cepstral's premium voice Lawrence (UK) 64kbps 44.10kHz Mono. The mp3 files are about 25 megabytes each. (Distributed by public license.)

Listen to a sample. (The last sentence of the Origin of species.)

Right click the mp3 links below and select Save.

For the texts and images on this site see Publications ; Manuscripts or Supplementary texts.

Journal of Researches

Darwin, C. R. 1845. Journal of researches into the natural history and geology of the countries visited during the voyage of H.M.S. Beagle round the world, under the Command of Capt. Fitz Roy, R.N. 2d edition. F14
In 28 mp3 files: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26.

Geology of The Voyage of The Beagle

Darwin, C. R. 1842. The structure and distribution of coral reefs. Being the first part of the geology of the voyage of the Beagle, under the command of Capt. Fitzroy, R.N. during the years 1832 to 1836. F271
In 11 mp3 files: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11.

On the Origin of Species

Darwin, C. R. 1859. On the origin of species by means of natural selection, or the preservation of favoured races in the struggle for life. 1st edition, 1st issue. F373
In 21 mp3 files: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21.

Fertilisation of Orchids

Darwin, C. R. 1862. On the various contrivances by which British and foreign orchids are fertilised by insects, and on the good effects of intercrossing. F800
In 9 mp3 files: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9.

Climbing Plants

Darwin, C. R. 1875. The movements and habits of climbing plants. 2d ed. F836
In 7 mp3 files: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.

Variation under Domestication

Darwin, C. R. 1868. The variation of animals and plants under domestication.
Volume 1. F877.1
In 24 mp3 files: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24.

Volume 2. F877.2
In 27 mp3 files: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27.

The Descent of Man

Darwin, C. R. 1871. The descent of man, and selection in relation to sex.
Volume 1. F937.1
In 17 mp3 files: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17.
Volume 2. F937.2

The Expression of the Emotions

Darwin, C. R. 1872. The expression of the emotions in man and animals. F1142
In 14 mp3 files: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14.

Insectivorous Plants

Darwin, C. R. 1875. Insectivorous Plants. F1217
In 19 mp3 files: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19.

Erasmus Darwin

Darwin, C. R. 1879. Preliminary notice. in Krause, E. Erasmus Darwin. F1319
In 6 mp3 files: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.

Vegetable Mould and Worms

Darwin, C. R. 1881. The formation of vegetable mould, through the action of worms, with observations on their habits. F1357
In 8 mp3 files: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.

Autobiography

Darwin, C. R. 1958. The autobiography of Charles Darwin 1809-1882. With the original omissions restored. Edited and with appendix and notes by his grand-daughter Nora Barlow. F1497
In 8 mp3 files: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.

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