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To John Phillips [7 or 14 April 1848]
Summary
Some geologists (especially H. T. De la Beche) doubt boulders have really been carried above their parent rock, but rather thought they were left behind as a result of denudation. Asks JP’s view of this, which he can quote. Supposes he will be well abused for his paper, but is resolved "not to show a white feather".
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | John Phillips |
Date: | [7 or 14] Apr 1848 |
Classmark: | Oxford University Museum of Natural History Archive Collections (John Phillips collection)) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-1170 |
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letter | (1) |
Addressee
Phillips, John | (1) |