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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... Romanes , under the greatest provocation , out of temper . Always gentle , always kind , never over- bearing ... never forgetful of friends . ' into real scientific work opened to him a new life 8 1870- GEORGE JOHN ROMANES.
... Romanes , under the greatest provocation , out of temper . Always gentle , always kind , never over- bearing ... never forgetful of friends . ' into real scientific work opened to him a new life 8 1870- GEORGE JOHN ROMANES.
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... kind- ness and a wonderful interest in the younger man's work and in his career . That first meeting was a real epoch in Mr. Romanes ' life . Mr. Darwin met him , as he often used to tell , with outstretched hands , a bright smile , and ...
... kind- ness and a wonderful interest in the younger man's work and in his career . That first meeting was a real epoch in Mr. Romanes ' life . Mr. Darwin met him , as he often used to tell , with outstretched hands , a bright smile , and ...
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... kind , he was always searching for principles . The minutest detail never escaped his attention if it appeared at all likely in any way to throw light on some biological or psychological problem . Only a trained scientific worker can ...
... kind , he was always searching for principles . The minutest detail never escaped his attention if it appeared at all likely in any way to throw light on some biological or psychological problem . Only a trained scientific worker can ...
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... kind regards to Mrs. Darwin , I remain , very sincerely and most respectfully yours , GEO . J. ROMANES . To Professor E. Schäfer . Dunskaith , Ross - shire . My dear Schäfer , -I am glad to hear that your rest has been beneficial , and ...
... kind regards to Mrs. Darwin , I remain , very sincerely and most respectfully yours , GEO . J. ROMANES . To Professor E. Schäfer . Dunskaith , Ross - shire . My dear Schäfer , -I am glad to hear that your rest has been beneficial , and ...
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... kind , nerve and muscle were , so to speak , amalgamated . Now it was principally with the view of testing this idea about ' physiological continuity ' that I tried the mode of spiral and other sections mentioned in my last letter . The ...
... kind , nerve and muscle were , so to speak , amalgamated . Now it was principally with the view of testing this idea about ' physiological continuity ' that I tried the mode of spiral and other sections mentioned in my last letter . The ...
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