From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Edwin Ray Lankester
Date:
13 Oct [1881]
Source of text:
DAR 146: 33
Summary:
Says that salt water kills earthworms.
Interested in ERL’s study of worm anatomy.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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Says that salt water kills earthworms.
Interested in ERL’s study of worm anatomy.
Testimonial letter for ERL, praising his ability, knowledge, and zeal for science.
CD much interested by ERL’s book [On comparative longevity (1870)]. Is pleased to find ERL refers to CD’s "despised child" Pangenesis, and is also pleased how thoroughly ERL appreciates Herbert Spencer, a philosopher perhaps equal to any that has lived.
Asks for photograph of pointed ear of ERL’s friend.
Discusses error in CD’s calculation of natural increase of elephants.
Includes extract from Origin.