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Burnes, Alexander, 1805-1841 (Scottish explorer and diplomat)

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 16 May 1805 - 2 November 1841

Created for

Charles Lyell Project, June 2021

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Notebook No.52, October 1833- March 1834

 Item — Box Lyell-temp-box 2: Series Coll-203/A1
Identifier: Coll-203/A1/52
Scope and Contents This brown leather notebook contains Lyell's notes, queries, and references to other works and geologists. The notebook also contains sketches, and notes are 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 Transkribus. When known, Lyell's abbreviations and contractions have been...
Dates: October 1833- March 1834

Notebook No.79, 21 October 1839- February 1840

 Item — Box Lyell-temp-box 4: Series Coll-203/A1
Identifier: Coll-203/A1/79
Scope and Contents This dark leather notebook contains Charles Lyell's notes in pencil and ink, field notes, thinking and 'to do' lists. There are many references to Darwin; 'Elements' published - and page 79 includes workings on edits. Index is in written in alphabetical order at the back of the notebook. The front and back covers are blank. The following table of contents is Lyell's own words, copied from Lyell's own "Index", found at the beginning and...
Dates: 21 October 1839- February 1840