From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Joseph Beete Jukes
Date:
8 Oct [1847]
Source of text:
University of Oklahoma Libraries History of Science Collections
Summary:
Flattered by JBJ’s discussion of coral reefs [in Voyage of H.M.S. "Fly" 1 (1847): 347–8]. CD has always thought his Coral reefs "too bold and speculative", so he is gratified "when anyone who has had opportunities of observation does not give his verdict against it".
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project