 I see plainly," he once said, " that all these new-fangled associations will finally dismantle the Royal Society, and not leave the old lady a rag to cover her." And the frown of the masterful old President meant social ostracism to all who chose to disregard...  Journal of the Chemical Society - Page 566by Chemical Society (Great Britain) - 1900Full view - About this book
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