Brodie, W.R., fl 1865-1868 (English fossil hunter, correspondent of Charles Lyell)
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Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Letters from Brodie W.R. to Charles Lyell, 26 December 1868
File — Box Box 1.1: Series Coll-203/1 (Lyell 1)
Identifier: Coll-203/1/32
Scope and Contents
Lyell summarises the letter as "Brodie- dirt bed fossils". The letter relates to Brodie's private collection of fossils and his contribution to the field of geological science. Richard Owen is referred to. Brodie informs Lyell of his disappointment about the lack of recognition given to him for his work. In Owen's publication 'On some Fossil Reptilian and Mammalian Remains from the Purbecks' Quarterly Jounral of hte Geological Society volume 10 pages 420-433 Owen reports on fossil remains...
Dates:
26 December 1868