Reprints, 1872-1914
Scope and Contents
- reprints of scholarly articles by James Geikie
- reprint of scholarly article by John Somerville Geikie
- reprints of testimonials for James Geikie
Dates
- Creation: 1872-1914
Creator
Language of Materials
English.
Physical Description
4 files None which affect the use of this material
Conditions Governing Access
This material is unrestricted.
Biographical / Historical
James Geikie received a number of testimonials from distinguished scientists when he was applying for the chair of geology at the University of Edinburgh. He also published numerous scholarly articles in journals of organisations such as the Royal Society of Edinburgh, the Royal Scottish Geographical Society and the British Association for the Advancement of Science, covering such topics as glaciation, geological research, and specific aspects of the geology of specific locations within Scotland, Britain, Europe and the wider world. His son, John Somerville Geikie also published on the subject of gold at Sarawak.
Extent
From the Fonds: 1 metre
Physical Location
Gen 878/3
Physical Description
4 files None which affect the use of this material
Creator
Subject
- Geikie, James, 1839-1915 (professor of geology, University of Edinburgh) (Person)
- Geikie, John Somerville, 1879-c1917 (son of James Geikie) (Person)
- British Association for the Advancement of Science (1831-:) (Organization)
- Royal Scottish Geographical Society (1884-:) (Organization)
- Royal Society of Edinburgh (1783-:) (Organization)
Repository Details
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