Cuvier, Georges, 1769- 1832 (French zoologist and statesman)
Person
Dates
- Existence: 23 August 1769 - 13 May 1832
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Notebook No.2, 1825- 1826
Item
Identifier: Coll-203/A1/2
Scope and Contents
This notebook is complete, written by Lyell in ink, and featuring diverse subjects like fine art, museums, education, reform, and notes on geological advancements from Europe. The following table of contents is Lyell's own words, copied from Lyell's own "Index", found at the beginning and end of the notebook, transcribed from digital surrogates using the platform Transkribus. When known, Lyell's abbreviations and contractions have been...
Dates:
1825- 1826
Notebook No.4, May 1827- June 1827
Item
Identifier: Coll-203/A1/4
Scope and Contents
This notebook is a mix of geological observations, ruminations, and illustrations, Lyell also writes on law, society, and the church. A light natural leather journal, the cover reads "Index inside C" in ink. The notebook is written in pencil and ink. The following table of contents is Lyell's own words, copied from Lyell's own "Index", found at the beginning and end of the notebook, transcribed from digital surrogates using the platform...
Dates:
May 1827- June 1827
Notebook No.28, July 1829- July 1829
Item — Box Lyell-temp-box 2: Series Coll-203/A1
Identifier: Coll-203/A1/28
Scope and Contents
This brown leather notebook contains notes, sketches, and hasty descriptions on Norfolk geology and submarine currents. On the front cover is written the number 3, and Index is glued to the back cover. The contents are mostly artistic sketches within some hasty descriptions. Pencil and ink. Spine is highly fragile. The following table of contents is Lyell's own words, copied from Lyell's own "Index", found at the beginning and end of the...
Dates:
July 1829- July 1829
Notebook No.39, November 1830- February 1831
Item — Box Lyell-temp-box 2: Series Coll-203/A1
Identifier: Coll-203/A1/39
Scope and Contents
This is a plain leather brown notebook which contains notes for the 2nd volume of Principles of Geology, on a multitude of subjects and referencing work by other emininent geologists, Lamarck and Cuvier. The first few pages have been cut out. Lyell's notes are mostly in pen, many drafts with slashes, and a few sketches. The following table of contents is Lyell's own words, copied from Lyell's own "Index", found at the beginning and end...
Dates:
November 1830- February 1831