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Cuvier, Georges, 1769- 1832 (French zoologist and statesman)

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 23 August 1769 - 13 May 1832

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

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