Lubbock's book is very good, but
his concluding chapter very weak. Why are men of science so dreadfully
afraid to say what they think and believe?
In reply to your kind inquiries about myself, I can only say that I am
ashamed of my laziness. I have done nothing lately but write a paper on
Pigeons for the _Ibis_, and am drawing up a Catalogue of my Collection
of Birds.
As to my "Travels," I cannot bring myself to undertake them yet, and
perhaps never shall, unless I should be fortunate enough to get a wife
who would incite me thereto and assist me therein--which is not likely.
I am glad to hear that the "Origin" is still working its revolutionary
way on the Continent. Will Mueller's book on it be translated?
I am glad to hear you are a little better. My poor friend Spruce is
still worse than you are, and I fear now will not recover. He wants to
write a book if he gets well enough.--With best wishes, believe me yours
very faithfully,
ALFRED R. WALLACE.
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_Down, Bromley, Kent, S.E. January 22, 1866._
My dear Wallace,--I thank you for your paper on Pigeons,[52] which
interested me, as everything that you write does.
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