Life and Letters of Charles Darwin — Volume 2 by Charles Darwin
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begun to read it with uncommon interest, which I see will increase as I go
on.") Down, November 11th [1859]. My dear Sir, I have ventured to send you a copy of my book (as yet only an abstract) on the 'Origin of Species.' As the conclusions at which I have arrived on several points differ so widely from yours, I have thought (should you at any time read my volume) that you might think that I had sent it to you out of a spirit of defiance or bravado; but I assure you that I act under a wholly different frame of mind. I hope that you will at least give me credit, however erroneous you may think my conclusions, for having earnestly endeavoured to arrive at the truth. With sincere respect, I beg leave to remain, Yours, very faithfully, CHARLES DARWIN. CHARLES DARWIN TO A. DE CANDOLLE. Down, November 11th [1859]. Dear Sir, I have thought that you would permit me to send you (by Messrs. Williams and Norgate, booksellers) a copy of my work (as yet only an abstract) on the 'Origin of Species.' I wish to do this, as the only, though quite inadequate manner, by which I can testify to you the extreme interest which I have felt, and the great advantage which I have derived, from studying |
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