Excerpt from Studies in Biology, Vol. 3: From the Biological Department of the Owens College
The present volume of the Studies contains a series of papers that were either written or published before I entered upon my duties as Beyer Professor of Zoology, and, with the exception of the essay by Dr. Hurst on the Structure of Arch?opteryx, they were all published during the lifetime of my distinguished predecessor, the late Professor Arthur Milnes Marshall.
I cannot claim therefore that any of the work recorded in this volume was done at my advice or under my guidance and supervision, nor can I, on the other hand, be held responsible for the accuracy of the observations or for the opinions expressed in their essays by their several authors.
The delay that has occurred in the publication of the volume, consequent on the sudden death of Dr. Marshall and the lapse of time before appointment of his successor, was unavoidable; but I trust that the appearance of the IIIrd volume of the Studies will be none the less welcome to those who are interested in the work that is being carried on in the scientific laboratories of our College.
I would take this opportunity of reminding those Zoologists who read this volume that on the death of Dr. Marshall his relatives very generously gave his scientific books and pamphlets to the Owens College, for the use of the students and teachers of the same for all time. It would add very greatly to the value of this collection if Zoologists would kindly forward to me, for inclusion in 'the Marshall Library,' any separate copies of their publications that they can spare. Such donations would be most gratefully received, as certain to prove of very considerable assistance to those of us who are engaged in original work in this laboratory.
The third volume of the Studies, although it is the last in which any part was taken by Professor Marshall, does not, by any means, record the end of his work. The stimulus of his teaching and the energy of his character must remain with us in the Owens College for many years to come, and his influence will long be felt in the writings both of his pupils and successors.
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