In University Archives and Manuscripts

Identifier

Coll-203/A1/5

Date

July 1827 - August 1827

Creator

Lyell, Sir Charles, 1797-1875 (1st Baronet | Scottish geologist)

Description

This notebook, of worn brown leather, contains geological notes and observations likely written from Lyell's reading papers and journals. Some notes on the law profession. The cover reads 'Inside. D. …

In University Archives and Manuscripts

Identifier

Coll-203/A1/22

Date

16 January 1829 - 8 February 1829

Creator

Lyell, Sir Charles, 1797-1875 (1st Baronet | Scottish geologist)

Description

Of brown leather, this notebook contains fragmentary geological notes. Notes also include subjects like the age of plants; aigration of plants; various short essays. …

In University Archives and Manuscripts

Identifier

Coll-203/A1/21

Date

22 December 1828 - 15 January 1829

Creator

Lyell, Sir Charles, 1797-1875 (1st Baronet | Scottish geologist)

Description

This pink and blue marbled paper notebook covers Lyell's trip from Caltagirone to Naples. It is warped, perhaps from sun or moisture, and the pages appear handcut. …

In University Archives and Manuscripts

Identifier

Coll-203/A1/19

Date

16 November 1828 - 5 December 1828

Creator

Lyell, Sir Charles, 1797-1875 (1st Baronet | Scottish geologist)

Description

This brown leather notebook covers Lyell's travels from Naples to Nicolosi and contains geological observations at Messina and along the coast road southward; View of Etna and Val del Bove. …