People I Have Read (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1905. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER XIX SOME LAWYERS AND SCIENTISTS Lord James of Hereford--Sir Edward Clarke--Lord Russell of Killowen--Rufus Isaacs--Sir Thomas Huxley--Professor Ray Lankester--Sir J. Crichton Browne--Sir T. Lauder Brunton--Professor Ferrier--Mr. Speaker. I HAVE experimented with many eminent lawyers, some of whom have been good "subjects," whilst others have been found wanting in that concentration necessary to carry complete tests to a satisfactory conclusion. I should put Lord James of Hereford and Sir Edward Clarke as amongst my best "subjects," and class the late Lord Russell of Killowen as perhaps my worst "subject." Lord Russell was an exceedingly impatient, dogmatic man, with intervals of charming amiability. Whilst I frequently met him during these intervals, I only had the opportunity of experimenting with him when the impatient and dogmatic side was uppermost. From my knowledge of Mr. Rufus Isaacs I am inclined to the belief that he would be an almost ideal "subject." I hope to include him in my future list of " People I Have Read." Some Scientists I have ever been on excellent terms with the leaders of scientific thought. My experiments have run on all fours with scientific truth, and I have received much help and encouragement from great scientists the world over. Amongst those to take an early interest in my work were Sir Thomas Huxley, Professor Ray Lankester, Sir J. Crichton Browne, Sir T. Lauder Brunton, and Professor Ferrier. As "subjects" such men are the most critical and at the same time the most exacting. But it is an exactingness in the right direction, and the value of a test is naturally enhanced thereby. Mr. Speaker As I commenced my list of "subjects" with His Majesty the King, I conclude with a reference to the First Commoner--the Speake...