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the Dutch and three Russian editions from the sec- 

 ond English editions, and the Swedish from the fifth 

 English edition." 



At least twelve of the more important works 

 have been issued in one or more editions in Ger- 

 man and French, and a number in other European 

 languages as well. 



The sage of Down was undoubtedly honest in his 

 surprise at the ever-extending circle of his influence. 

 A wider and more intelligent audience could scarcely 

 be desired. The number of books in which his 

 opinions are discussed or alluded to is legion. As 

 the illustrious Asa Gray has remarked : " Dante 

 literature and Shakespeare literature have been the 

 growth of centuries, but Darwinism filled teeming 

 catalogues during the lifetime of the author." 



