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More Letters of Charles Darwin — Volume 2   By: (1809-1882)

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"More Letters of Charles Darwin — Volume 2" offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and work of one of history's most influential scientists. The collection of letters provides insight into Darwin's thoughts, ideas, and relationships with his contemporaries, showcasing his brilliance and wit. The letters cover a wide range of topics, from scientific discoveries to personal reflections, painting a comprehensive picture of Darwin's character and contributions to the field of evolutionary biology. This volume is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and work of Charles Darwin.

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MORE LETTERS OF CHARLES DARWIN

By Charles Darwin

A RECORD OF HIS WORK IN A SERIES OF HITHERTO UNPUBLISHED LETTERS

EDITED BY FRANCIS DARWIN, FELLOW OF CHRIST'S COLLEGE, AND A.C. SEWARD, FELLOW OF EMMANUEL COLLEGE, CAMBRIDGE

IN TWO VOLUMES

Transcriber's Notes:

All biographical footnotes of both volumes appear at the end of Volume II.

All other notes by Charles Darwin's editors appear in the text, in brackets () with a Chapter/Note or Letter/Note number.

VOLUME II.

DEDICATED WITH AFFECTION AND RESPECT, TO

SIR JOSEPH HOOKER

IN REMEMBRANCE OF HIS LIFELONG FRIENDSHIP WITH CHARLES DARWIN

"You will never know how much I owe to you for your constant kindness and encouragement"

CHARLES DARWIN TO SIR JOSEPH HOOKER, SEPTEMBER 14, 1862

MORE LETTERS OF CHARLES DARWIN

VOLUME II

CHAPTER 2.VII. GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION.

1843 1882 (Continued) (1867 1882.)

LETTER 378. J.D. HOOKER TO CHARLES DARWIN. Kew, January 20th, 1867.

Prof. Miquel, of Utrecht, begs me to ask you for your carte, and offers his in return. I grieve to bother you on such a subject. I am sick and tired of this carte correspondence. I cannot conceive what Humboldt's Pyrenean violet is: no such is mentioned in Webb, and no alpine one at all. I am sorry I forgot to mention the stronger African affinity of the eastern Canary Islands... Continue reading book >>


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