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100 1 _aMitchell, P. Chalmers, Sir
_q(Peter Chalmers),
_d1864-1945
245 1 0 _aThomas Henry Huxley; A Sketch Of His Life And Work
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-10-25
508 _aProduced by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, LN Yaddanapudi and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was made using scans of public domain works from the University of Michigan Digital Libraries.)
520 _a"THOMAS HENRY HUXLEY: A SKETCH OF HIS LIFE AND WORK" by Sir P. Chalmers Mitchell is a biographical account written in the late 19th century. This work explores the life and contributions of Thomas Henry Huxley, focusing on his significant impact on biology, education, and philosophical thought during a period when scientific inquiry was undergoing revolutionary changes. The book provides an overview of Huxley's upbringing, education, and professional journey, positioning him as an influential figure in the scientific community. The opening of the volume details Huxley's early life, from his birth in 1825 to his formative school years, illustrating the challenges of his modest background. As the author notes, Huxley faced a lack of privileged education and opportunities, yet he navigated his path with tenacity and a passion for natural sciences. Early experiences in education, along with a burgeoning interest in anatomy and biology, shaped his career. The narrative hints at Huxley’s later endeavors, such as his work aboard the HMS Rattlesnake, which set the stage for his critical contributions to evolutionary biology. The text establishes a strong foundation for understanding Huxley’s development as a key figure in Victorian science. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHuxley, Thomas Henry, 1825-1895
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16935
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