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George Ticknor, Life, letters and journals of George Ticknor (ed. George Hillard), Chapter 16: (search)
in Dresden, he found old and new friends, and in subsequent letters he describes his enjoyment of daily intercourse with Humboldt, Mr. Ticknor writes to Mr. Prescott, after this visit: Humboldt was much changed, as might be anticipated; for the diHumboldt was much changed, as might be anticipated; for the difference between sixty-seven and eighty-seven is always much greater than between forty-seven and sixty-seven: these being, respectively, the intervals of my acquaintance with him. But his faculties seem as active, and his pursuit of knowledge as eag morning I feel rested; but I have a good deal of work to do to-day; go at ten to see some rare Spanish books; at one to Humboldt; at five to Varnhagen; and fill the rest of the time with writing about books. To-morrow I settle accounts, pay up, ando me about our country since I have been in Europe; but I feel, on all sides, that we stand in little favor or respect. Humboldt—whom I have seen every day, or had a note from him—is, I understand, very strong in his remarks sometimes, even to Ameri
George Ticknor, Life, letters and journals of George Ticknor (ed. George Hillard), Chapter 17: (search)
e Baron von Reumont, Prussian Minister in Tuscany, who has been in Italy twenty years,—and whom Humboldt told me he considered eminently qualified to write a history of any part of the Peninsula,—said over your letter to see if there is anything to answer, I notice with pleasure what you say of Humboldt. He is, indeed, a man worth knowing, and even more so now, than he was when I was first acquaie there. He took the same pains to enable Mr. Ticknor to see to advantage his brother, William von Humboldt's, place at Tegel. On arriving, we found the librarian of the library of Frederic II. waive us, with a similar note of detailed directions in his hand, and pleased, from reverence for Humboldt, to show the whole, exactly in the order he had appointed, and then see us to the cars to go ba of Baden, who was married three days afterwards to the beautiful and only niece of the King. Humboldt, as you know, dines with the King every day, and sits in the strangers place of honor, opposite
George Ticknor, Life, letters and journals of George Ticknor (ed. George Hillard), Chapter 20: (search)
von Ihnen ins Englische übertragen (ohne Weglassen dessen was sich auf unsere gegenseitige Freundschaft bezieht) gedruckt werden konnte. Wenn Sie es fur nothwendig halten, konnten Sie zusetzen, ich hatte die Bekanntmachung selbst erbeten, weil ich so viele an mich gerichtete Briefe unbeantwortet gelassen. Translation of the above:— my dear and excellent friend,—Bonds of friendship which have their origin so far back in my family, and the affection felt for you by my brother, William von Humboldt, when you lived in Germany as a young man, seem to impose on me the very pleasant duty of giving you some sign of life,—that is to say, a renewed proof of my attachment to you, and my interest in your country, and a brief account of my labors. My physical strength declines, but it declines slowly. My steps are more uncertain in their direction, owing to a feebleness (a relaxing) of the ligaments of the knees; but I can remain standing for an hour without being fatigued. I continu
Elizabeth Cary Agassiz, Louis Agassiz: his life and correspondence, third edition, Chapter 7: 1832-1834: Aet. 25-27. (search)
s us a work as important for science as it is remarkable in execution. Do not let yourself be discouraged by obstacles of any kind; they will give way before the concert of approbation which so excellent a work will awaken. I shall always be glad to aid in overcoming any one of them. Perhaps it is as well to give here a slight sketch of this work, the execution of which was carried on during the next ten years (1833-1843). The inscription tells, in few words, the author's reverence for Humboldt and his personal gratitude to him. These pages owe to you their existence; accept their dedication. The title gives in a broad outline the comprehensive purpose of the work: Researches on the Fossil Fishes: comprising an Introduction to the Study of these Animals; the Comparative Anatomy of Organic Systems which may contribute to facilitate the Determination of Fossil Species; a New Classification of Fishes expressing their Relations to the Series of Formations; the Explanation of the
Elizabeth Cary Agassiz, Louis Agassiz: his life and correspondence, third edition, Chapter 7: 1834-1837: Aet. 27-30. (search)
tions with American science. farther correspondence with Humboldt. second visit to England. continuation of fossil fishesf Helvetic Society. address on ice-period. letters from Humboldt and Von Buch. In August, 1834, according to his cherisletter, Humboldt's sympathy in every step of his work. Humboldt to Louis Agassiz. Berlin, May, 1835. I am to blame fodepresses me, Owing to the death of his brother, William von Humboldt. and renders me unfit to keep up my scientific connay to England, where his answer is dated. Agassiz to Humboldt. （London), October—, 1835. . . . I cannot express to with discouragements. The letters of his beloved mentor, Humboldt, in 1837, show how much he regretted that any part of hiss due to more local causes. The next letter shows that Humboldt was seriously anxious lest this new field of activity, w draw Agassiz away from his ichthyological researches. Humboldt to Agassiz. Berlin, December 2, 1837. I have this mom
Elizabeth Cary Agassiz, Louis Agassiz: his life and correspondence, third edition, Index. (search)
87; writes to L. Coulon, 200, 217; gives form for letter to the king, 225; on succession of life, 228; on Ehrenberg's discoveries, 229; on his brother's death, 253; urges concentration and economy, 267, 270; discourages glacial work, 267; opposes glacial theory, 268, 344, 345, 347; on works on Fossil and Freshwater fishes, 313-314; on his own works, 315; later views on glacial theory, 315; farewell words to Agassiz, 400. Humboldt, centennial, 674. Humboldt. scholarship, 676. Humboldt, William von, letter concerning his death, from his brother, 253. I. Iberians, 503. Ibicuhy, the, 687. Indian Reach, 745. Invertebrates, relations of, 488,490. Ithaca, N. Y., 672. J. Jackson, C. T., 437. Johnson, P. C., 692, 750. K. Kentucky, fishes of, 523. Kobell, 150, 643. Koch, the botanist, 72.. L. Labyrinthodon, 360. Lackawanna cove, 745. Lake Superior, excursion to, 463; glacial phenomena, 464; local geology, 465; fauna, 465. Lake Superior,