1991/11/30 by Maurice J. Kenn · 1 citation
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paper · doi:10.1098/rsbm.1991.0003
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Abstract Inspiration from ‘the thrill of the unknown’, a ready acceptance of ‘the irresistible challenge’, an inquiring mind, and a rugged, independent, self-sufficient character perhaps all determined that Ralph Alger Bagnold’s life should be one of continuous exploration. However, the successes achieved throughout by Bagnold’s meticulously planned forays into the deserts, and into his scientific researches, without doubt also stemmed from his innate determination, fortitude, imagination, thoroughness, acute observation, perceptive intellect and quiet modesty. Although Bagnold tended to be shy by nature, he was discerning and sociable with his friends. He greatly respected their various talents and maintained contact for many years with the special nucleus of friends made at Cambridge and with those who later shared in his desert explorations and in his scientific researches.