Notes and Correspondence on the geology of the Madeiran and Canary Islands, 1854-1856
Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Coll-203/2 (Lyell 2)
Scope and Contents
Notes and Correspondence on the Geology of the Madeiran and Canary Islands consists of:
- Cross-sections
- Correspondence
- Notes
- Barometrical observations
- Maps
- Sketches concerning fossils, shells, and geological features found on the Madeiran and Canary Islands
- Draft manuscripts for a paper containing Lyell's findings (1854-1856)
Dates
- 1854-1856
Creator
Language of Materials
English
Physical Description
45 items None which affect the use of this material
Biographical / Historical
This series contains the information gathered by Sir Charles Lyell on a visit to Madeira and the Canary Islands in the winter of 1853 and spring of 1854. He studied the volcanic and geological features of the island including fossils and shells.
Extent
45 items
Physical Description
45 items None which affect the use of this material
Repository Details
Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository
Contact:
Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
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Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379
heritagecollections@ed.ac.uk
Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
George Square
Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379
heritagecollections@ed.ac.uk