RECORD: Darwin, C. R. 1856.05.05. Galton…He thinks savages & ourselves have different ideas of Beauty. CUL-DAR85.A91. Edited by John van Wyhe (Darwin Online, http://darwin-online.org.uk/)

REVISION HISTORY: Transcribed by Christine Chua and edited by John van Wyhe 3.2022. RN1

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He thinks savages & ourselves have different ideas of Beauty - two very pretty girls in one tribe were not admired by natives – too slim & light

25 & 27 Galton

Man [May 5 56]


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