From W. B. Bowles 17 May 1877
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.
Author: | William Burrows Bowles |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 17 May 1877 |
Classmark: | DAR 160: 263 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-10963 |
From W. B. Bowles 18 May 1877
Summary
Is less certain of views in letter of 17 May [10963]. Asserts interest in explaining the presence of "speaking monkeys", which occur in higher as well as lower classes.
Author: | William Burrows Bowles |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 18 May 1877 |
Classmark: | DAR 160: 264 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-10965 |
Document type
letter | (2) |
Author
Bowles, W. B. | (2) |
Addressee
Darwin, C. R. | (2) |
Correspondent
Bowles, W. B. | (2) |
Darwin, C. R. | (2) |
Date
1877 | (2) |
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