Atkinson, Henry George

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Henry George Atkinson

(1812–1890)

English writer interested in mesmerism and naturalistic philosophy. With Harriet Martineau he co-authored Letters on the Laws of Man’s Nature and Development (1851).

Co-author with Harriet Martineau of Letters on the Laws of Man's Nature and Development, published in Boston and London in 1851. (BCW 4:621).

Drew attention to an account of reproducing the image of a rose from its ashes in J. Gaffarel’s book; H. P. Blavatsky commented on his explanation of such phenomena. She visited him at Boulogne-sur-Mer in April 1884. (B. de Zirkoff, BCW 6:71-72, BCW 6:xxviii)

Some links:

• Quotes: Zirkoff, Boris
• CTD article in Russian: Аткинсон, Генри Джордж
• Other resources: Darwin Correspondence Project: Henry George Atkinson

Mentions

Mentioned in: Miscellaneous Notes (29) (BCW 6:71-72) Chronological Survey & Key to Abbreviations (BCW vol.6) (BCW 6:xxviii)

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