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Life and Letters of Thomas Henry Huxley — Volume 1
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PREFACE TO THE ENGLISH EDITION.
PREFACE TO THE AMERICAN EDITION. - PREFACE TO THE ENGLISH EDITION. - CHAPTER 1.1. 1825-1842. - CHAPTER 1.2. 1841-1846. - CHAPTER 1.3. 1846-1849. - CHAPTER 1.4. 1848-1850. - CHAPTER 1.5. 1850-1851. - CHAPTER 1.6. 1851-1854. - CHAPTER 1.7. 1851-1853. - CHAPTER 1.8. 1854. - CHAPTER 1.9. 1855. - CHAPTER 1.10. 1855-1858. - CHAPTER 1.11. 1857-1858. - CHAPTER 1.12. 1859-1860. - CHAPTER 1.13. 1859. - CHAPTER 1.14. 1859-1860. - CHAPTER 1.15. 1860-1863. - CHAPTER 1.16. 1860-1861. - CHAPTER 1.17. 1861-1863. - CHAPTER 1.18. 1864. - CHAPTER 1.19. 1865. - CHAPTER 1.20. 1866. - CHAPTER 1.21. 1867. - CHAPTER 1.22. 1868. - CHAPTER 1.23. 1869.
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS. - PLATE 1. PORTRAIT OF T.H. HUXLEY FROM A DAGUERROTYPE MADE IN 1846. - PLATE 2. FACSIMILE OF SKETCH, "THE LOVES AND GRACES." - PLATE 3. PORTRAIT FROM A PHOTOGRAPH BY MAULL AND POLYBLANK, 1857. - PLATE 4. NUMBER 4 MARLBOROUGH PLACE—FROM THE GARDEN. AFTER A WATERCOLOUR SKETCH BY R. HUXLEY. - PLATE 5. PORTRAIT FROM A PHOTOGRAPH BY ELLIOTT AND FRY; STEEL ENGRAVING IN "NATURE," FEBRUARY 5, 1874. - CHAPTER 1.1.
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A richly compiled portrait of one of Victorian science’s most outspoken figures, this volume blends memoir, correspondence, and contemporary commentary to reveal the many facets of Thomas Henry Huxley’s life. Edited by his son, it moves beyond dry chronology, letting Huxley’s own words and the observations of his peers illustrate his relentless curiosity about nature and his commitment to clear, honest discourse. Listeners will hear the energy of his public lectures and the personal tone of letters that show a man equally at home in the laboratory and in the salon.
The collection also highlights Huxley’s deep engagement with the United States, where his essays and lectures sparked eager debate about evolution, education, and social reform. His reflections on issues such as slavery and the moral character of a nation offer a glimpse into the broader concerns that animated his scientific pursuits. Together, these early writings provide a vivid entry point into the mind of a thinker whose influence reached far beyond his own country.
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Release date
2004-02-01
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About the author
Thomas Henry Huxley
1825–1895
A fierce defender of science in Victorian Britain, this self-taught biologist helped bring the idea of evolution into public debate. He was widely known as “Darwin’s Bulldog,” but his own work in anatomy, education, and public writing made him a major figure in his own right.
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