The Rev. W. J. Long and his nature fables
Subject(s): Hypothesis, Long, William J. (William Joseph), 1867-1952, Memory, Naturalists, Writing
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C. Hart Merriam questions whether William J. Long is deliberately preying on the public or whether he has psychological issues. Merriam notes that Long has given several animals “new cunning, new habits, and new physical strength.” He concludes that Long possesses “creative memory.”
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903
Creator(s)
Merriam, C. Hart (Clinton Hart), 1855-1942
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 1st Term (September 1901-February 1905)
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
2
Production Method
Record Type
Multi-image
Resource Type
Rights
These images are presented through a cooperative effort between the Library of Congress and Dickinson State University. No known restrictions on publication.
Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
The Rev. W. J. Long and his nature fables. [1903]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o187009. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Merriam, C. Hart (Clinton Hart), 1855-1942. The Rev. W. J. Long and his nature fables. [1903]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. January 30, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o187009.
APA:
Merriam, C. Hart (Clinton Hart), 1855-1942., [1903]. The Rev. W. J. Long and his nature fables.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o187009.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. January 30, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
APA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
