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Passages from the Life of a Philosopher · Character

Sir John Herschel

Son of the astronomer, mentioned in later life.

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First appearance: xxxvi agreeable recollections

Sir John Herschel first appears in 0101 xxxvi agreeable recollections.

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MTMr. TurnstileCBCharles BabbageMTMr. TripesACAugustin-Louis…SMSmoothSJSir John Herschel

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