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Darwin in letters, 1874: A turbulent year
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The year 1874 was one of consolidation, reflection, and turmoil for Darwin. He spent the early months working on second editions of Coral reefs and Descent of man; the rest of the year was mostly devoted to further research on insectivorous plants. A…
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- … The year 1874 was one of consolidation, reflection, and turmoil for Darwin. He spent the early …
- … published in 1842 ( Correspondence vol. 21, letter to Smith, Elder & Co., 17 December [1873 …
- … and finally borrowed one from Charles Lyell ( letter to Smith, Elder & Co., 8 January 1874 , …
- … ‘dreadfully written’ parts of the draft sent to Smith, Elder & Co, and he was able to tackle the …
- … (letters from George Cupples, 21 February 1874 and 12 March 1874 ); the material was …
- … the Sandwich Islands (Hawaii; letters from T. N. Staley, 12 February 1874 and 20 February 1874 …
- … was published in November 1874 ( letter from R. F. Cooke, 12 November 1874 ). Though containing …
- … print runs would be very good ( letter from R. F. Cooke, 12 November 1874 ). Darwin's …
- … Review & in the same type’ ( letter from John Murray, 12 August 1874 ). George’s letter …
- … he finally wrote a polite, very formal letter to Mivart on 12 January 1875 , refusing to hold any …
- … & snugness’ ( letter from Emma Darwin to J. B. Innes, 12 October [1874] ). More …
- … vicar of Deptford ( letter from Emma Darwin to J. B. Innes, 12 October [1874] ), but to her …
- … mechanism that Darwin agreed with ( letter to F. J. Cohn, 12 October 1874 ). Darwin’s American …
- … bank with enormous tips to his ears ( letter from Asa Gray, 12 May 1874 ). The Manchester …
- … excellent, & as clear as light’ ( letter to John Tyndall, 12 August [1874] ). Hooker …
List of correspondents
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Below is a list of Darwin's correspondents with the number of letters for each one. Click on a name to see the letters Darwin exchanged with that correspondent. "A child of God" (1) Abberley,…
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- … Below is a list of Darwin's correspondents with the number of letters for each one. …
- … (1) Agassiz, Alexander (12) Agassiz, Louis …
- … W. P. (1) B. J. Edwards & Co. (1) …
- … (1) Berkeley, M. J. (12) Berlin (1) …
- … (2) Bryceson Brothers & Co. (1) Buck, Emil …
- … A. N. H. (1) D. Appleton & Co (30) …
- … Desrousseaux, E. (1) Dew-Smith, A. G. (5) …
- … (1) Gaudry, Albert (12) Geach, F. F. …
- … (3) Geikie, Archibald (12) Geikie, James …
- … (1) Grove, W. R. (12) Groves, Henry …
- … (3) Hooker, F. H. (12) Hooker, Hyacinth …
- … (2) Judd, J. W. (12) Jukes, J. B. (9 …
- … (2) Koch, Eduard (12) Koch, Heinrich …
- … (3) Layton, Charles (12) Le Couteur, John …
- … Daniel (131) Orange Judd & Co. (1) …
- … Putnam, F. W. (1) Pye-Smith, P. H. (3) …
- … Scrimgeour, Robert Shedden & John Shedden & Co. (1) Scudder, …
- … Smith, E. D. (1) Smith, Elder & Co (30) …
- … Tenant, James (2) Tendler & Co. (1) …
- … M. H. (1) Trübner & Co. (2) …
- … E. (1) Vincent, Teja & Co. (1) …
Darwin in letters, 1844–1846: Building a scientific network
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The scientific results of the Beagle voyage still dominated Darwin's working life, but he broadened his continuing investigations into the nature and origin of species. Far from being a recluse, Darwin was at the heart of British scientific society,…
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- … The scientific results of the Beagle voyage still dominated Darwin's working life, but …
- … as well as in its philosophical and scientific pursuits. At home, time was filled with copious …
- … [11 January 1844] ). Nine months later, in his letter of 12 October [1844], he explained to Jenyns: …
- … is that species are mutable & that allied species are co-descendants of common stocks. I know …
Darwin in letters, 1837–1843: The London years to 'natural selection'
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The seven-year period following Darwin's return to England from the Beagle voyage was one of extraordinary activity and productivity in which he became recognised as a naturalist of outstanding ability, as an author and editor, and as a professional…
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- … The seven-year period following Darwin's return to England from the Beagle voyage was one …
- … and Vice-President of the Geological Society of London. All this was accomplished despite the onset …
- … conviction that species were mutable (S. Herbert 1980, p. 12; Sulloway 1982b). Using transmutation …
- … and living members of the sub-class Cirripedia (see S. Smith 1968). The Beagle specimens …
Darwin in letters, 1847-1850: Microscopes and barnacles
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Darwin's study of barnacles, begun in 1844, took him eight years to complete. The correspondence reveals how his interest in a species found during the Beagle voyage developed into an investigation of the comparative anatomy of other cirripedes and…
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- … Species theory In November 1845, Charles Darwin wrote to his friend and confidant Joseph …
- … and comprehensive taxonomical study of the entire group. Light is shed on the close relationship …
- … a young Balanus in this illformed little monster? Fig 12.— . . . It is manifest this curious little …
