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RECORD: Darwin, C. R. & Emma Darwin. n.d. Abstract of [Linnean Journal]. CUL-DAR75.42. Edited by John van Wyhe (Darwin Online, http://darwin-online.org.uk/)

REVISION HISTORY: Transcribed by Christine Chua and edited by John van Wyhe 5.2021. RN1

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Abstract [1858. Journal of the proceedings of the Linnean Society: Zoology, vol. 2]

Sclater on Distribution of Birds

p 137 Europe negative

139 Madagascar very peculiar related to Africa by repetitive species

141 In New Zealand very peculiar, barely related to Australia

143 S. America most peculiar.

144 No of species square mile for comparison with Galapagos

149 Malay Archipelago Birds of

153 do Mammals of New Guinea

[P. L. Sclater. On the general geographical distribution of the members of Aves. (Read 16 June 1857): 130-170]

Reference useful] Dutch Book

Botany [1858. Journal of the proceedings of the Linnean Society, vol. 2]

181. On Mountains of Niger

Cape vegetation appear as Proteas

(Hooker thinks may be trusted)

[1858. G. Barter. On the botany of the Niger expedition. (Read 4 February 1858): 180-183]

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