The Voyage of the Beagle
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The Voyage of the Beagle is Charles Darwin’s travel narrative detailing his observations during the HMS Beagle expedition, which significantly influenced the development of his theory of evolution.
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How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Voyage of the Beagle Context triple: [Charles Darwin, notableWork, The Voyage of the Beagle]
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Mens et Manus
Mens et Manus is the Latin motto of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, expressing the union of mind and hand in the pursuit of knowledge and practical application.
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Waverley
Waverley is a commuter rail station in Belmont, Massachusetts, served by the MBTA’s Fitchburg Line.
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The Dragons of Eden
The Dragons of Eden is a Pulitzer Prize–winning 1977 book by Carl Sagan that explores the evolution of human intelligence and the brain through a blend of science, anthropology, and speculative thought.
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The Endangered Earth
The Endangered Earth is the collective representation of the planet’s environmental crisis, recognized by Time as a symbolic “Person of the Year” to highlight global ecological threats and the urgency of conservation.
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The Quaker
The Quaker is the traditional, colonial-era–styled mascot representing the University of Pennsylvania and its athletic teams.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Voyage of the Beagle Target entity description: The Voyage of the Beagle is Charles Darwin’s travel narrative detailing his observations during the HMS Beagle expedition, which significantly influenced the development of his theory of evolution.
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A.
Mens et Manus
Mens et Manus is the Latin motto of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, expressing the union of mind and hand in the pursuit of knowledge and practical application.
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B.
Waverley
Waverley is a commuter rail station in Belmont, Massachusetts, served by the MBTA’s Fitchburg Line.
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C.
The Dragons of Eden
The Dragons of Eden is a Pulitzer Prize–winning 1977 book by Carl Sagan that explores the evolution of human intelligence and the brain through a blend of science, anthropology, and speculative thought.
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D.
The Endangered Earth
The Endangered Earth is the collective representation of the planet’s environmental crisis, recognized by Time as a symbolic “Person of the Year” to highlight global ecological threats and the urgency of conservation.
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E.
The Quaker
The Quaker is the traditional, colonial-era–styled mascot representing the University of Pennsylvania and its athletic teams.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
book
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non-fiction book ⓘ travel narrative ⓘ |
| alternativeTitle |
The Voyage of the Beagle
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surface form:
Journal of Researches into the Geology and Natural History of the Various Countries Visited by H.M.S. Beagle
The Voyage of the Beagle ⓘ
surface form:
Journal of Researches into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries Visited during the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle Round the World
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| author | Charles Darwin ⓘ |
| basedOn |
The Voyage of the Beagle
self-linksurface differs
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surface form:
second voyage of HMS Beagle
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| containsObservationOf |
Andes geology
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Galápagos finches ⓘ South American fossils ⓘ coral reefs ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| describesEvent | HMS Beagle second survey expedition ⓘ |
| firstEditionYear | 1839 ⓘ |
| followedBy | On the Origin of Species ⓘ |
| genre |
scientific literature
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travel literature ⓘ |
| hasIllustrationType |
engravings
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maps ⓘ |
| hasPart |
ethnographic descriptions
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geological observations ⓘ zoological observations ⓘ |
| influenced |
On the Origin of Species
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development of Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mediaType | print ⓘ |
| notableFor |
detailed field observations
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early evidence supporting evolutionary ideas ⓘ popularizing Darwin’s scientific work ⓘ |
| originalTitle |
The Voyage of the Beagle
self-linksurface differs
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surface form:
Journal of Researches
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| publicationYear | 1839 ⓘ |
| publisher | Henry Colburn ⓘ |
| setting |
Atlantic Ocean
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Australia ⓘ Galápagos Islands ⓘ New Zealand ⓘ Pacific Ocean ⓘ South America ⓘ |
| shipDescribed |
HMS Beagle second survey expedition
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surface form:
HMS Beagle
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| structure | first-person narrative ⓘ |
| subject |
evolution
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geography ⓘ geology ⓘ natural history ⓘ |
| timePeriodDescribed | 1830s ⓘ |
| voyageEndYearDescribed | 1836 ⓘ |
| voyageStartYearDescribed | 1831 ⓘ |
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Subject: The Voyage of the Beagle Description of subject: The Voyage of the Beagle is Charles Darwin’s travel narrative detailing his observations during the HMS Beagle expedition, which significantly influenced the development of his theory of evolution.
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Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
this entity surface form:
voyage of HMS Beagle
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Journal of Researches
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Journal of Researches into the Geology and Natural History of the Various Countries Visited by H.M.S. Beagle
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Journal of Researches into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries Visited during the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle Round the World
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second voyage of HMS Beagle
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Voyage of the Beagle
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Voyage of the Beagle
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"The Voyage of the Beagle" by Charles Darwin
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Narrative of the Surveying Voyages of His Majesty’s Ships Adventure and Beagle
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Charles Darwin and the Voyage of the Beagle
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Darwin's book "The Voyage of the Beagle"
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Volume 29: Voyage of the Beagle (Selections)