Sedgwick, Adam, 1785-1873 (geologist and professor of geology, University of Cambridge)
Person
Dates
- Existence: 22 March 1785 - 27 January 1873
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Notebook No.62, 3 February 1836-12 August 1836
Item — Box Lyell-temp-box 3: Series Coll-203/A1
Identifier: Coll-203/A1/62
Scope and Contents
In this green leather notebook, Lyell's notes focus on Scottish and British geology, and planning for Principles and Elements of Geology. He and Mary visit the Isle of Arran for the first time, their visit referenced in Leonard Wilson's book. Spectacular drawings of Goatfell, envisioning lava veins, as well as line drawings of the landscape. Notes are written in pencil and ink, with tables, illustrations, lists, and draft letters. The...
Dates:
3 February 1836-12 August 1836