ON TRUTH A SYSTEMATIC INQUIRY BY ST. GEORGE MIVART PH.D., M.D., F.R.S. C. LONDON KEGAN PAUL, TRENCH & CO., 1, PATERNOSTER SQUARE 1889 TO HIS GRACE THE DUKE OF NORTHUMBERLAND, K.G., PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL INSTITUTION. MY DEAR LORD DUKE, In dedicating, by kind permission, this work to your Grace, I desire to give expression to feelings of both esteem and gratitude. I desire to express my esteem for one whose beneficent career has long practically exemplified the precepts of sound philosophy, and my gratitude for that kindness which has enabled me to enjoy the charm of a retreat so considerately selected in harmony with my tastes and wishes. With much respect, I am, My dear Lord Duke, HURSTCOTE, CHILWORTH, Yours most sincerely, ST. GEORGE MIVART. Whitsunday, May 20, 1888. |