The Life and Letters of Charles Darwin: Including an Autobiographical Chapter, Volume 1D. Appleton, 1901 - Naturalists |
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... Lyell's ' Principles of Geology , ' which I studied attentively ; and the book was of the highest service to me in many ways . The very first place which I examined , namely St. Jago in the Cape de . Verde islands , showed me clearly ...
... Lyell's ' Principles of Geology , ' which I studied attentively ; and the book was of the highest service to me in many ways . The very first place which I examined , namely St. Jago in the Cape de . Verde islands , showed me clearly ...
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... Lyell and Hooker , who were my friends , I did not care much about the general public . I do not mean to say that a favour- able review or a large sale of my books did not please me greatly , but the pleasure was a fleeting one , and I ...
... Lyell and Hooker , who were my friends , I did not care much about the general public . I do not mean to say that a favour- able review or a large sale of my books did not please me greatly , but the pleasure was a fleeting one , and I ...
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... Lyell , a short account of my observations on the elevation of the coast of Chile to the Geological Society . † 6 On March 7th , 1837 , I took lodgings in Great Marlborough Street in London , and remained there for nearly two years ...
... Lyell , a short account of my observations on the elevation of the coast of Chile to the Geological Society . † 6 On March 7th , 1837 , I took lodgings in Great Marlborough Street in London , and remained there for nearly two years ...
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... Lyell than of any other man , both before and after my marriage . His mind was characterised , as it appeared to me , by clearness , caution , sound judgment , and a good deal of originality . When I made any remark to him on Geology ...
... Lyell than of any other man , both before and after my marriage . His mind was characterised , as it appeared to me , by clearness , caution , sound judgment , and a good deal of originality . When I made any remark to him on Geology ...
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... Lyell's views over those advocated in any other work known to me . The powerful effects of Lyell's works could formerly be plainly seen in the different progress of the science in France and England . The present total oblivion of Elie ...
... Lyell's views over those advocated in any other work known to me . The powerful effects of Lyell's works could formerly be plainly seen in the different progress of the science in France and England . The present total oblivion of Elie ...
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