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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... wrote an article for the September number of the ' Nineteenth Century , ' in which he pleads for a candid and unprejudiced investigation of the facts . The article was a review of Heidenhain's ' Der sogenannte thierische Magnetismus ...
... wrote an article for the September number of the ' Nineteenth Century , ' in which he pleads for a candid and unprejudiced investigation of the facts . The article was a review of Heidenhain's ' Der sogenannte thierische Magnetismus ...
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... any mention had been made of the theory before Spencer wrote . While at Down I forgot my speculations about inter - crossing , and , therefore , although I do not think they are much worth , I send you a 54 1876- GEORGE JOHN ROMANES.
... any mention had been made of the theory before Spencer wrote . While at Down I forgot my speculations about inter - crossing , and , therefore , although I do not think they are much worth , I send you a 54 1876- GEORGE JOHN ROMANES.
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... wrote yesterday , I had not received to - day's ' Nature , ' and I thought that your lecture was finished . This final part is one of the grandest essays which I ever read . It was very foolish of me to demur to your lines of conveyance ...
... wrote yesterday , I had not received to - day's ' Nature , ' and I thought that your lecture was finished . This final part is one of the grandest essays which I ever read . It was very foolish of me to demur to your lines of conveyance ...
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... wrote : - ( Down . My dear Romanes , -I have just finished your lecture . It is an admirable scientific argument and most powerful . I wish that it could be sown broad- cast throughout the land . Your courage is marvellous , and I ...
... wrote : - ( Down . My dear Romanes , -I have just finished your lecture . It is an admirable scientific argument and most powerful . I wish that it could be sown broad- cast throughout the land . Your courage is marvellous , and I ...
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... wrote to Frank Buckland for his advice as to the best kind to get , but he has never answered my letter . The case about the lens is a capital one . I have such a host of letters to answer , which have accumulated during my absence ...
... wrote to Frank Buckland for his advice as to the best kind to get , but he has never answered my letter . The case about the lens is a capital one . I have such a host of letters to answer , which have accumulated during my absence ...
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