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Airy, Sir George Biddell, 1801-1892 (Astronomer Royal, 1835-1881)

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 27 July 1801 - 2 Janauary 1892

Updated for

Charles Lyell Project - 2020

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Notebook No.150, February 1847- March 1847

 Item — Box Lyell-temp-box 6: Series Coll-203/A1
Identifier: Coll-203/A1/150
Scope and Contents This black leather notebook was written whilst Lyell was in London, at 11 Harley Street and starts with memoranda, then a list of 'scientific visitors'. Written in London in the years between his travels in America, this notebook considers giraffe and bony fossil fish, but in particular focuses on the work of William, Ellery Channing (April 7, 1780 – October 2, 1842), Unitarian preacher, and on race, slavery and religion. Lyell's own index...
Dates: February 1847- March 1847