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Lucy Aikin
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Alexander von Humboldt : Personal Narrative of Travels
Letter from Aikin to her brother Edmund, dated March 1818: 'It is curious to observe the native eloquence of Humboldt struggling with the encombrance of all the sciences. Did ever mortal man study so many ologies, or travel with so many ometers!'
Century: 1800-1849 Reader/Listener/Group: Lucy Aikin Print: Book
Sir J. Mackintosh : [a text on ethical philosophy]
Letter from Lucy Aikin to her niece Sue, dated Nov.17, 18..?: Aikin has been reading Mackintosh, and comments on the suitability of philosophical reading for women.
Century: 1800-1849 Reader/Listener/Group: Lucy Aikin Print: Book
Maria and Richard Lovell Edgeworth : Practical Education
Letter from Lucy Aikinto Mrs.Taylor, dated October 1805: 'But within the last few days everything has given way to "Practical Education", which my mother and I have been studying with great diligence for the benefit of George's little boy, who was brought to us last Tuesday.'
