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Letter from A. R. Wallace to his son William, from Parkstone, Dorset, 6 Mar 1901 re writing new edition (of "Wonderful Century"?) with instructions for William in correction of Ms; chapters on electricity; transmission of power, Niagara falls; Clerk-Maxwell theory; electric light; will send chapters on Radiation and Chemistry to a Mr Garnett who pointed out errors in first edition; new chapters to be written on astronomy including cosmic theory; unable to find a good (wood)cut of an early post-chaise with postillion, can William help; no need to send ms to Mac if a suitable expert in Newcastle. Place: Dorset Newcastle upon Tyne Tyne and Wear England Niagara Falls Ontario Canada USA Notes: Numbered in pencil in Mrs Richard Wallace's hand: 31 |
