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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:
  1. Cross-sections
  2. Correspondence
  3. Notes
  4. Barometrical observations
  5. Maps
  6. Sketches concerning fossils, shells, and geological features found on the Madeiran and Canary Islands
  7. 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