In reference to perpetuation of the title beings, this work suggests that "the days of flirtation, courtship, and matrimony appear to be very remote," but nevertheless cautions the addressees against "becoming more subservient."
At one point, this work posits that if all animals in Britain were to die and foreign trade ceased, the "loss of life would be something fearful to contemplate," in order to draw analogy. In reference to perpetuation of the title beings, this work suggests that "the days of flirtation, courtship, and matrimony appear to be very remote," but nevertheless cautions the addressees against "becoming more subservient." This work suggests that if we compare the lever to the Great Eastern, we will be "awestruck at the vast development," and asks in reference to that development, "In what direction is it tending? What will be its upshot?" First published in the form of a letter from "Cellarius" to the Christchurch Press, this essay conjectures that "an entirely new kingdom has sprung up," and that "mechanical life," is parasitic upon human life and thus should be destroyed. With its ideas forming the core of its author's later novel Erewhon, for ten points, identify this essay inspired by the author's reading of On The Origin of Species, which suggests that technology coevolves with people and which was written by Samuel Butler.
At one point, this work posits that if all animals in Britain were to die and foreign trade ceased, the "loss of life would be something fearful to contemplate," in order to draw analogy.
Darwin Among the Machines