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This page provides links to free audio mp3 files of Darwin's works for downloading onto a computer or portable mp3 player.
New! Audio book of Darwin's Beagle diary read by Jo Stone-Fewings, click here. (This is currently the only human-read book provided.)
The text files have been split into 50kb parts. These parts are 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. (A reading of 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 the Publications ; Manuscripts or Supplementary texts.
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. Text Image Text & Image 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. Text Image Text & Image F271
In 11 mp3 files: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11.
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. Text Image Text & Image 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.
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. Text F800
In 9 mp3 files: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9.
Darwin, C. R. 1875. The movements and habits of climbing plants. 2d ed. Text F836
In 7 mp3 files: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.
Darwin, C. R. 1868. The variation of animals and plants under domestication.
Volume 1. Text Image Text & Image 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. Text Image Text & Image 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.
Darwin, C. R. 1871. The descent of man, and selection in relation to sex.
Volume 1. Text Image Text & Image 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. Text Image Text & Image F937.2
The Expression of the Emotions
Darwin, C. R. 1872. The expression of the emotions in man and animals. Text Image Text & Image F1142
In 14 mp3 files: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14.
Darwin, C. R. 1875. Insectivorous Plants. Text Image Text & Image F1217
In 19 mp3 files: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19.
Darwin, C. R. 1879. Preliminary notice. in Krause, E. Erasmus Darwin. Text Image Text & Image F1319
In 6 mp3 files: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.
Darwin, C. R. 1881. The formation of vegetable mould, through the action of worms, with observations on their habits. Text Image Text & Image F1357
In 8 mp3 files: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.
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. Text Image Text & Image F1497
In 8 mp3 files: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.
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