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Alfred Russel Wallace : Alfred Wallace : A. R. Wallace :
Russel Wallace : Alfred Russell Wallace (sic)

 
 
The Eagle and the Serpent
(S539: 1898)

 
Editor Charles H. Smith's Note: One of several short comments printed under this title in the 15 April 1898 issue of The Eagle and the Serpent (Wallace's, on page 21); also, similar remarks printed on page eight of the 2 April 1898 issue of Justice (London) as part of an ad ("The Eagle and the Serpent." New Journal which proves that in Social Reform Altruism spells Damnation and Egoism spells salvation). To link directly to this page, connect with: http://people.wku.edu/charles.smith/wallace/S539.htm


The Eagle and the Serpent

    Dear Sir,--Please send me 12 copies of your No. I. I inclose payment. I like your idea and think you will do a good work. --Alfred R. Wallace.

    Your title is too long! Cannot you reduce it to two? Why not The Egoist? Motto--"Wisdom and Self-reliance." --A. R. W.

Justice

    Dr A. R. Wallace writes:-- "I like your idea and think you will do a good work. In originality and go 'The Eagle and Serpent' is very refreshing. I hope it may meet with support." No. 1 now ready. No. 2 ready April 15th Price 3d. W. Reeves, 185, Fleet Street, E. C.


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