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Switzerland (Switzerland) (search for this): chapter 6
dy seen in Paris all those persons whom you thought it essential to see; unless you are strangely mistaken in their good-will, you will be no less sure of it in Switzerland than in Paris, and since you cannot take part in their society, your relations with them will be the same at the distance of a hundred leagues as they are now. public. I should be sorry to lose all right to them, because I hope they may have another final destination. I do not despair of seeing the different parts of Switzerland united at some future day by a closer tie, and in case of such a union a truly Helvetic university would become a necessity; then, my aim would be to make my collection the basis of that which they would be obliged to found for their courses of lectures. It is really a shame that Switzerland, richer and more extensive than many a small kingdom, should have no university, when some states of not half its size have even two; for instance, the grand duchy of Baden, one of whose universitie
Heidelberg (Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany) (search for this): chapter 6
ous anxiety is my pleasure in the prospect of going to Paris, now that I am better fitted to present myself there as I could wish. I have collected for my fossil fishes all the materials I still desired to obtain from the museums of Carlsruhe, Heidelberg, and Strasbourg, and have extended my knowledge of geology sufficiently to join, without embarrassment at least, in conversation upon the more recent researches in that department. Moreover, Braun has been kind enough to give me a superb colleis really a shame that Switzerland, richer and more extensive than many a small kingdom, should have no university, when some states of not half its size have even two; for instance, the grand duchy of Baden, one of whose universities, that of Heidelberg, ranks among the first in all Germany. If ever I attain a position allowing me so to do, I shall make every effort in my power to procure for my country the greatest of benefits: namely, that of an intellectual unity, which can arise only from
Neuchatel (Switzerland) (search for this): chapter 6
o facilitate, as far as we can, any arrangements for your convenience. Here you can live in perfect tranquillity and without expense. There are two other subjects which I want to discuss with you, though perhaps I shall not make myself so easily understood. You have seen the handsome public building in process of construction at Nechatel. It will be finished this year, and I am told that the Museum will be placed there. I believe the collections are very incomplete, and the city of Neuchatel is rich enough to expend something in filling the blanks. It has occurred to me, my dear, that this would be an excellent opportunity for disposing of your alcoholic specimens. They form, at present, a capital yielding no interest, requiring care, and to be enjoyed only at the cost of endless outlay in glass jars, alcohol, and transportation, to say nothing of the rent of a room in which to keep them. All this, beside attracting many visitors, is too heavy a burden for you, from which y
Concise (Switzerland) (search for this): chapter 6
I sufficiently at ease to go in a frock coat. . . . Saturday, a week ago, M. de Ferussac offered me the editorship of the zoological section of the Bulletin; it would be worth to me an additional thousand francs, but would require two or three hours work daily. Write me soon what you think about it. In the midst of all the encouragements which sustain me and renew my ardor, I am depressed by the reverse side of my position. This letter drew forth the following one. From his mother. Concise, March, 1832. . . . Much as your letter to your uncle delighted us, that to your brother has saddened us. It seems, my dear child, that you are painfully straitened in means. I understand it by personal experience, and in your case I have foreseen it; it is the cloud which has always darkened your prospects to me. I want to talk to you, my dear Louis, of your future, which has often made me anxious. You know your mother's heart too well to misunderstand her thought, even should its ex
Europe (search for this): chapter 6
ablished with his painter, his fossils, and all his scientific outfit, under the paternal roof. Thus quietly engaged in his ichthyological studies, carrying on his work on the fossil fishes, together with that on the fresh-water fishes of Central Europe, he passed nearly a year at home. He was not without patients also in the village and its environs, but had, as yet, no prospect of permanent professional employment. In the mean time it seemed daily more and more necessary that he should c were to be found in conjunction with the best collections. He had, however, a special medical purpose, being earnest to learn everything regarding the treatment and the limitation of cholera, then for the first time making its appearance in Western Europe with frightful virulence. Believing himself likely to continue the practice of medicine for some years at least, he thought his observations upon this scourge would be of great importance to him. His letters of this date to his father are fu
Department de Ville de Paris (France) (search for this): chapter 6
23-25. Year at home. leaves home for Paris. delays on the road. cholera. arrival in PaParis. first visit to Cuvier. Cuvier's kindness. his death. poverty in Paris. home letters conce small means he could devote to his studies in Paris should be consumed on the road. To his mothreat French capital. To his sister Olympe. Paris, January 15, 1832. . . .My expectations in ers I have found all that I knew must exist in Paris (indeed, my anticipations were rather below thlts for me. I think I told you when I left for Paris that my chief anxiety was lest I might not be letter to your brother that you see no one in Paris; the reason seems to me a sad one, but it is to your own country. You have already seen in Paris all those persons whom you thought it essentiamore than one earns. . . . To his mother. Paris, March 25, 1832. . . . .It is true, dear mo collections. These I can have nowhere but in Paris, since even if he would consent to it I could [15 more...]
Aach (Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany) (search for this): chapter 6
this scourge would be of great importance to him. His letters of this date to his father are full of the subject, and of his own efforts to ascertain the best means of prevention and defense. The following answer to an appeal from his mother shows, however, that his delays caused anxiety at home, lest the small means he could devote to his studies in Paris should be consumed on the road. To his mother. Carlsruhe, November, 1831. . . . I returned day before yesterday from my trip in Wurtemberg, and though I already knew what precautions had been taken everywhere in anticipation of cholera, I do not think my journey was a useless one, and am convinced that my observations will not be without interest,—chiefly for myself, of course, but of utility to others also I hope. Your letter being so urgent, I will not, however, delay my departure an instant. Between to-day and to-morrow I shall put in order the specimens lent me by the Museum, and then start at once. . . . In proportion
Strasbourg (France) (search for this): chapter 6
myself there as I could wish. I have collected for my fossil fishes all the materials I still desired to obtain from the museums of Carlsruhe, Heidelberg, and Strasbourg, and have extended my knowledge of geology sufficiently to join, without embarrassment at least, in conversation upon the more recent researches in that departm on this account, with the view of increasing my materials and having thereby a better chance of success with M. Cuvier, that I desired so earnestly to stop at Strasbourg and Carlsruhe, where I knew specimens were to be seen which would have a direct bearing on my aim. The result has far surpassed my expectation. I hastened to slearly that this was my only chance of competing with him, and it was not without reason that I insisted so strongly on having Dinkel with me in passing through Strasbourg and subsequently at Carlsruhe. Had I not done so, M. Cuvier might still be in advance of me. Now my mind is at rest on this score; I have already written you a
Mexico (Mexico, Mexico) (search for this): chapter 6
ch. You cannot imagine what happiness and comfort I have in my relations with Alexander; he is so good, so cultivated and high-minded, that his friendship is a real blessing to me. We both feel very much our separation from the elder Schimper, who, spite of his great desire to join us at Carlsruhe and accompany us to Paris, was not able to leave Munich. . . . P. S. My love to Auguste. To-day (Sunday) I went again to see M. Humboldt about Auguste's Concerning a business undertaking in Mexico. plan, but did not find him. Then follow several pages, addressed to his father, in answer to the request contained in one of his last letters that Louis would tell him as much as he thinks he can understand of his work. There is something touching in this little lesson given by the son to the father, as showing with what delight Louis responded to the least touch of parental affection respecting his favorite studies, so long looked upon at home with a certain doubt and suspicion. The
Karlsruhe (Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany) (search for this): chapter 6
Paris should be consumed on the road. To his mother. Carlsruhe, November, 1831. . . . I returned day before yesterdaye materials I still desired to obtain from the museums of Carlsruhe, Heidelberg, and Strasbourg, and have extended my knowledserve as basis and guide in my researches. I leave it at Carlsruhe, since I no longer need it. . . . I have also been able to avail myself of the Museum of Carlsruhe, and of the mineralogical collection of Braun's father. Beside the drawings made br, that I desired so earnestly to stop at Strasbourg and Carlsruhe, where I knew specimens were to be seen which would have with me in passing through Strasbourg and subsequently at Carlsruhe. Had I not done so, M. Cuvier might still be in advance w, and a distinguished pupil of the polytechnic school of Carlsruhe. He means to be a mining engineer, and comes to study suer Schimper, who, spite of his great desire to join us at Carlsruhe and accompany us to Paris, was not able to leave Munich.
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