Smyth, Charles Piazzi, 1819-1900 (Italian-born British astronomer )

Scope and Contents Lyell summarises the letters as: 1) 'C. Piazzi Smyth Alta Vista lava Nov. 9 1858'. This includes detail by Smyth and measurements of the lava. 2) 'Piazzi Smyth Nov 13 1858 Alta Vista Lava sections hand drawn'. This includes a small drawing within the letter of Smyth's observations on the lava. 3) 'Piazzi Smyth Etna paper, May 9 1959'. 4) 'Piazzi Smyth fossil shells on slopes of Tenerife, May 15 1859'. 5) 'Piazzi Smyth Sa[nta] Cruz on slope of crater'. In this...