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HENSLOW-446

From:
H. T. Stainton
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
10 June 1856
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add. 8177: 328
Summary:

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Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project
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HENSLOW-447

From:
William Spence
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
16 June 1856
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add. 8177: 301 & 301(ii)
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Henslow Correspondence Project
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HENSLOW-448

From:
Rowland Hill
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
30 June 1856
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add. 8177: 165
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Henslow Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-1910

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Charles Lyell, 1st baronet
Date:
25 June [1856]
Source of text:
American Philosophical Society (Mss.B.D25.132)
Summary:

Criticises at length the concept of submerged continents attaching islands to the mainland in the recent period. Notes drastic alteration of geography required, the dissimilar species on opposite shores of continents, and differences between volcanic islands and mountains of mainland areas. Admits sea-bed subsidence, but not enough to engulf continents. Denies that theory can explain island flora and fauna.

Considers Edward Forbes’s idea a check on study of dissemination of species.

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Darwin Correspondence Project
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