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To J. S. Henslow 12 [August] 1835
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Looks forward to seeing volcanoes in Galapagos Islands.
Has altered his views on Cordillera formations as a result of another trip. Discusses his theory of their origin and history.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | John Stevens Henslow |
| Date: | 12 [Aug] 1835 |
| Classmark: | Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (Henslow letters: 27 DAR/1/1/27) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-283 |
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- … Caroline Darwin, [19] July – [12 August] 1835 , n. 1). The expected sailing ‘In a few days time’ mentioned in the first paragraph was delayed until 7 September. See South America , Appendix, for descriptions of CD’s specimens of fossil shells by George Brettingham Sowerby and Edward Forbes . A report on the scientific results of Orbigny ’s voyage was published in 1834 …
