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“Mental Evolution in Animals”

Nature volume 29, pages 335–336 (1884)Cite this article

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THE appearance of Mr. Romanes' new book with the above title reminds me of a reference in his work on “Animal Intelligence” to an observation of my own. I have intended for at least twelve months past to write you about the matter, but as Mr. Romanes' new book is practically a continuation of this former work, you will probably not conclude that I have procrastinated too long.

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FARADAY, F. “Mental Evolution in Animals”. Nature 29, 335–336 (1884). https://doi.org/10.1038/029335c0

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