The Life and Letters of George John RomanesLongmans Breen and C, 1896 - 776 pages "In writing my husband's life I have tried, so far as it was possible, to let him, especially in matters scientific, speak for himself. The letters relating to his work will, I hope, interest any one who cares for biological science"--Preface. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) |
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... death . These statements are absolutely untrue . I can best refute them by calling attention to the obituary notice written by Professor Burdon Sanderson for the Royal Society . In this paper it is said : Up to the end he [ Romanes ] ...
... death . These statements are absolutely untrue . I can best refute them by calling attention to the obituary notice written by Professor Burdon Sanderson for the Royal Society . In this paper it is said : Up to the end he [ Romanes ] ...
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... death , Dr. Romanes rented the place from its owners , who were distant cousins of Mrs. Romanes , in order that ' George might have some shooting . ' He soon became an ardent sportsman and excellent shot , 4 1867- GEORGE JOHN ROMANES.
... death , Dr. Romanes rented the place from its owners , who were distant cousins of Mrs. Romanes , in order that ' George might have some shooting . ' He soon became an ardent sportsman and excellent shot , 4 1867- GEORGE JOHN ROMANES.
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... death in 1889. This friendship had impor- tant results for George Romanes . He had been in- tended for Oxford , and his name had been entered at Brasenose College , but Mr. Lister was to go to Cam- bridge , and he easily persuaded his ...
... death in 1889. This friendship had impor- tant results for George Romanes . He had been in- tended for Oxford , and his name had been entered at Brasenose College , but Mr. Lister was to go to Cam- bridge , and he easily persuaded his ...
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... be mentioned Gounod . He had a great admiration and liking for Miss Romanes , and used to make her 1 It was subsequently published in the Fortnightly . sing to him . And also there was Dr. Joachim 1878 71 DEATH OF HIS SISTER.
... be mentioned Gounod . He had a great admiration and liking for Miss Romanes , and used to make her 1 It was subsequently published in the Fortnightly . sing to him . And also there was Dr. Joachim 1878 71 DEATH OF HIS SISTER.
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... death , not only because she was so young and had always been so strong , but also because the ties of affection by which she was bound to us , and we to her , were more than ordinarily tender . And when in her delirium she reverted to ...
... death , not only because she was so young and had always been so strong , but also because the ties of affection by which she was bound to us , and we to her , were more than ordinarily tender . And when in her delirium she reverted to ...
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