My Life: A Record of Events and Opinions, 2. köideDodd, Mead, 1906 |
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Page 17
... case , while , as the whole question of colour came to be better understood , I saw equally valid reasons for its total rejection even in birds and mammalia . 66 But here my view really extends the influence of DARWIN 17.
... case , while , as the whole question of colour came to be better understood , I saw equally valid reasons for its total rejection even in birds and mammalia . 66 But here my view really extends the influence of DARWIN 17.
Page 18
... influence of natural selection , because I show in how many unsuspected ways . colour and marking is of use to its possessor . I first stated my objections to " female choice " in my review of the Descent of Man " ( 1871 ) , and more ...
... influence of natural selection , because I show in how many unsuspected ways . colour and marking is of use to its possessor . I first stated my objections to " female choice " in my review of the Descent of Man " ( 1871 ) , and more ...
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... influence ; and I am disinclined to give more handles against me than are needful . Already , as you will see by the inclosed circular , I am doing in the way of positive action more than may be altogether prudent . Sincerely yours , 66 ...
... influence ; and I am disinclined to give more handles against me than are needful . Already , as you will see by the inclosed circular , I am doing in the way of positive action more than may be altogether prudent . Sincerely yours , 66 ...
Page 31
... influence of the aspects of nature in influencing human character , which , even if much exaggerated , cannot be said to be wholly untrue , and certainly does not destroy the value of a work of such research , eloquence , and ...
... influence of the aspects of nature in influencing human character , which , even if much exaggerated , cannot be said to be wholly untrue , and certainly does not destroy the value of a work of such research , eloquence , and ...
Page 35
... while I am pretty sure I owe partly , if not largely , to his influence the grant of the royal medal of the Royal Society , and perhaps also of the Darwin medal . Once only there was a partial disturbance of our friendly HUXLEY 35.
... while I am pretty sure I owe partly , if not largely , to his influence the grant of the royal medal of the Royal Society , and perhaps also of the Darwin medal . Once only there was a partial disturbance of our friendly HUXLEY 35.
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