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Life, Letters And Journals Of Sir Charles Lyell V2

Life, Letters And Journals Of Sir Charles Lyell V2

Lyell, Charles
Lyell

Paperback

Biographies GeneralHistorical FiguresLetters & Essays

ISBN10: 1432635433
ISBN13: 9781432635435
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 1 2007
Pages: 504
Weight: 1.61
Height: 1.12 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Life, Letters and Journals of Sir Charles Lyell Volume 2 is a comprehensive collection of the personal writings of the renowned Scottish geologist and writer, Sir Charles Lyell. This book is a continuation of the first volume, and it covers the period from 1841 to 1875, providing a detailed account of Lyell's life and work during this time.The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a specific period in Lyell's life. The first section covers the years 1841 to 1845, during which Lyell undertook a series of geological expeditions to France, Italy, and Switzerland. The second section covers the years 1846 to 1853, during which Lyell published several important works on geology and continued to travel extensively.The third section covers the years 1854 to 1863, during which Lyell became increasingly involved in public affairs and began to focus more on his writing. The fourth section covers the years 1864 to 1875, during which Lyell published his final works and continued to travel and engage in scientific research.Throughout the book, readers will gain insight into Lyell's personal life, including his relationships with family and friends, as well as his professional achievements and contributions to the field of geology. The book also includes a number of Lyell's letters and journal entries, providing a fascinating glimpse into the mind of this influential scientist and writer.Overall, The Life, Letters and Journals of Sir Charles Lyell Volume 2 is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of geology, as well as those interested in the life and work of one of the most influential scientists of the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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