HUXLEY (Thomas Henry, 1825-1895, Biologist)

Fine Autograph Letter Signed to Dr ALLCHIN (William Henry, 1846–1912, Physician and lecturer on comparative anatomy, physiology, pathology and medicine at Westminster Hospital) saying he is"sorry that it is not practicable for me to comply with your wish. My work begins at South Kensington on the 1st October and I shall have many things to attend to on that day. Moreover I am afraid that I take a different view from you about the desireableness [sic] of small schools - at least so far as the Institutes are concerned ...", 3 sides 8vo., 4 Marlborough Place, 25th July

Between 1870 and 1885 Huxley went through a period of almost ceaseless activity. He was chosen as one of the secretaries of the Royal Society, published a variety of philosophical works, was a member of the London School board, and served on six royal commissions. This was in addition to his lecturing and his scientific publications. Huxley is known as "Darwin's Bulldog" for his advocacy of Charles Darwin's theory of evolution.

Item Date:  1878

Stock No:  39172      £275

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