Letters from Blackadder, William, of Glamis, to Charles Lyell, 4 September 1826 - 14 February 1859
Scope and Contents
Various discussions including: on the Bodden Bess; Daleway and Ridgeway on Terrage; Western Islands; directions to where different layers can be seen in the localities - around Blairgowrie; gravel of the Dighty, erratic blocks on the Sidlaws, distinctions between various parts of Scotland - Carnoustie beds 8 miles from Dundee; of shells in clay 40ft above sea level at Peterhead, raised beach at Barrowstone; on one of Darwin's papers; Lintrathen property and the geology of Forfarshire; Old Reds of Strathmore; on the age of Elgin Beds, glacials moraines and Forfarshire geologists
Dates
- Creation: 4 September 1826 - 14 February 1859
Creator
Language of Materials
English
Extent
19 letters (1 folder)
Subject
- Lyell, Sir Charles, 1797-1875 (1st Baronet | Scottish geologist) (Recipient, Person)
Creator
Repository Details
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