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From:
William Burrows Bowles
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
17 May 1877
Source of text:
DAR 160: 263
Summary:

Has read a German author’s exposition of CD’s theory.

Believes "missing link" between higher mammals and man consists of a race of "speaking monkeys" – akin to Africans – who pollute blood of better race and impede civilisation.

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Darwin Correspondence Project
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From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
John Price
Date:
17 May 1877
Source of text:
DAR 147: 279
Summary:

Stripes on animals curious subject for investigation. Not likely to take it up again.

Recommends cutting plant stems under water.

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Darwin Correspondence Project