B.S. (Melbourne) to J.G. Frazer, 1903-04-15

 
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File 49 (2)
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B.S. has sent back to MacMillans the ms. and illustrations of the book - He is not entirely satisfied with it. MacMillans have been asked to send J.G. Frazer the proof.

Description of the chapters. J.G. Frazer's advice is asked about chapter III which deals with the social organisation, and is relevant to the theories of Crawley and Westermarck - 'Chapter 16 - … will not at all please Lang', dealing with the notion of 'religion' among the natives.

There have been troubles in the University - The accountant has embezzled £55,000, and the professors have been attacked in the Press.

Guarded criticism of Australia and its 'most inordinate number of public servants'.

Howitt's book and the risks he has run in relying on second -hand accounts.

B.S. asks for suggestions for a title for his book.

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