Explains that law of inertia, and most of modern mechanics, is all wrong. Explains his concept of "elasticity" of bodies. Applies it to physiology.
Explains that law of inertia, and most of modern mechanics, is all wrong. Explains his concept of "elasticity" of bodies. Applies it to physiology.
JC-B’s essays are the fullest CD has received. His observations on blushing closely agree with James Paget’s. Platysma and horror: Duchenne’s statement doubtful.
Thinks the German publisher would not object to publishing quotations from CD’s works, unless it was a whole chapter.
Fears the development of bird wings will prove a very difficult subject.
Variety in rabbits less than he hoped for; will try a new mode of transfusion.
Has read and enjoyed the Kant that FPC sent.
Returns P. C. Despine [?Psychologie naturelle (1868)].
Expresses his "unbounded admiration" for Mr Ford’s woodcuts [for Descent]. Thanks AG for his kindness.
Declines offer of book on physics.
Thanks WHF for his very good lecture.
Pleased to have encouraged CD to look at Kant.
His observations on mimicry in butterflies
and self-sterility in plants.
He and Milne-Edwards are nominating CD for the Académie Française.
Sending book [Charles Darwin et ses précurseurs Français (1870)].
Despite their differences of opinion, expresses his respect and admiration.
Describes crying in an infant.
Thanks for a woodcut sent by ARW for Descent.
Congratulations on his removal from London,
and praise of his review of Francis Galton ["Hereditary genius", Nature 1 (1870): 501–3]. CD agrees with every word of it.
Better news about the rabbits.
JO found fossil shells in the Amazon Valley, which discredits Agassiz’s claim of a glacial origin.
Would like Huxley’s opinion of the fossil horse’s tooth from Quito.
No summary available.
No summary available.
No summary available.
Sending the continuation of one of his own reports he submitted to the Academy. Comments on various meteorites and the results.
May be interested in seeing the enclosed [probably RS:HS 19.229]. Outlines his proposals, which he hopes to get adopted in Ireland. Trusts the east winds are not affecting him.