RECORD: Darwin, C. R. 1959. [Letter to Frederic Harrison, 1 April [1871]]. Sotheby & Co. Sotheby's catalogue of valuable printed books, autograph letters & historical documents. London. 

REVISION HISTORY: Transcribed and edited by John van Wyhe 11.2023. RN1

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344 DARWIN, CHARLES

Interesting A. L. s. 1 April, ? 1872

3 pp, 8vo, Down, to Frederic Harrison, discussing one of the writer's books and his views on Beauty and Natural Selection ... I do not mean by the word [Beauty] the highly complex & lofty notions implied by cultivated men. I will also endeavour to show, very imperfectly no doubt, that the sense or capacity of enjoying beauty is acquired. ... I daresay I have made too much of natural selection, though less than some who agree with me generally on such points...


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