RECORD: Darwin, C. R. [1879]. Abstract of Pleasant Ways in Science. 1879. By Richard A. Procter (1837-1888). London: Chatto and Windus, Piccadilly. CUL-DAR63.63. Edited by John van Wyhe (Darwin Online, http://darwin-online.org.uk/)
REVISION HISTORY: Transcribed by Christine Chua and edited by John van Wyhe 6.2021. RN1
NOTE: Darwin discussed his doubts about Proctor's views in Earthworms, p. 237: " I cannot but think that Mr. Proctor has somewhat exaggerated ('Pleasant Ways in Science,' 1879, p. 379) the agency of dust in a humid country like Great Britain."
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[in margin:] (Worms)
Proctor – Pleasant Ways in Science. 1879
p. 379 on accumulation of Dust, I must discuss – enormously exaggerated. Began with St Jago, & then go on to Pampas.
Finally tilled fields – bare mountains & arid countries give rise to mush dust.
I must allow [more] to dust, then I have. (old Ruin wd catch dust) – Also on Larvae of insects as well as ants.
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