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James Orton Quotes

1830–1877 United States

James Orton (April 21, 1830 – September 25, 1877) was an American naturalist and professor of natural history. The species Anolis ortonii is named in his honor.

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The importance of every fact relating to the natural limits of animals and plants is felt in its bearing on the great question of the day—the origin of species.

The age is demanding a broader, deeper, truer, female education. Unreasonable prejudice is hiding itself, along with the effete and narrow views of our fathers; and the world has come to the consciousness, that the culture of both sexes must keep pace with the ever-changing sphere of personal activity.

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