Part of Collection
University Archives and Manuscripts
Title
Notebook No.1
Creators/Contributors
Rights
Out of Copyright. Free use.
Collection
Papers of Sir Charles Lyell
Production Date
March 1825 - April 1825
Shelfmark (Identifier)
Coll-203/A1/1
Catalogue Record
https://archives.collections.ed.ac.uk/repositories/2/archival_objects/180159
Description
Notebook contains entries starting from both ends - one end begins with a comprehensive list 'No.1 Mem for Tours' and lists all the kit Lyell wanted to pack and take with him. Then notes on different measures - miles and temperatures - metals, chemicals, gravity, crystals. Lists of questions and tasks whilst in London - including British Museum, Sedgewick, and others. Turning the notebook round, the contents are a set of references and questions, with index notes. Geology Lecture notes of April 29th 1825, plus notes on minerals. 'Scrap Book - Science' then more notes including Scrope on Volcanoes.
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