Cliffe Castle Museum, Bradford Museums and Galleries Geology Collections, Keighley, West Yorkshire, England
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- … Museum, Bradford Museums and Galleries Geology Collections, Keighley, West Yorkshire, …
To W. E. Darwin 26 January [1872]
Summary
Gives information on recent editions of Lyell’s works.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Date: | 26 Jan [1872] |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.6: 138 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8183 |
Matches: 8 hits
- … 1865. But “Lyells Students’ Elements of Geology” appeared in 1871, & will I think replace …
- … edition of Charles Lyell’s Principles of geology appeared in 1872 ( C. Lyell 1872 ). …
- … The sixth edition of Lyell’s Elements of geology appeared in 1865 ( C. …
- … Lyell 1865 ), and the Student’s elements of geology in 1871 ( C. Lyell 1871 ). …
- … Lyell, Charles. 1865. Elements of geology, or the ancient changes of the earth and its …
- … John Murray. Lyell, Charles. 1871. The student’s elements of geology. London: J. Murray. …
- … Lyell, Charles. 1872. Principles of geology or the modern changes of the earth …
- … its inhabitants considered as illustrative of geology. 11th edition. 2 vols. London: John …
To J. S. Henslow [21 January 1838]
Summary
Sends rock specimen for W. H. Miller. Asks JSH to see whether there is any geology in P. B. Webb and Sabin Berthelot, Histoire naturelle des Îles Canaries [1835–50]. Finds his work on geology growing so large that it will take more than one volume and asks whether this will make publication aid more difficult.
Has accepted Secretaryship of the Geological Society.
Will not come to Cambridge because "as long as I continue well I cannot bear to leave my work for half a day".
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | John Stevens Henslow |
| Date: | [21 Jan 1838] |
| Classmark: | Historical Society of Pennsylvania (Dreer collection) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-400 |
Matches: 12 hits
- … as one of the most important events for geology which has occurred for many years. ’ ( …
- … coral reefs. Being the first part of the geology of the voyage of the Beagle , under the …
- … for W. H. Miller. Asks JSH to see whether there is any geology in P. B. Webb and Sabin …
- … Îles Canaries [1835–50]. Finds his work on geology growing so large that it will take more …
- … to be collated before being bound. The geology of the islands is described in Tome 2, …
- … and just look and see if there is any geology in it? I am particularly interested about …
- … Whewell discussed CD’s contributions to geology and summed up his opinion of his work as …
- … together with some brief notices on the geology of Australia and the Cape of Good Hope. …
- … Being the second part of the geology of the voyage of the Beagle, under the command of …
- … be sufficient to pay for publishing the geology of the voyage. The Syndics have not been …
- … South America. Being the third part of the geology of the voyage of the Beagle, under the …
- … point I wanted to ask you about: is, I find my geology, nolens volens, is covering so much …
From W. B. Dawkins 26 April 1874
Summary
Asks CD’s support for his application for the Chair of Geology at Oxford.
| Author: | William Boyd Dawkins |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 26 Apr 1874 |
| Classmark: | DAR 162: 128 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-9429 |
Matches: 8 hits
- … Asks CD’s support for his application for the Chair of Geology at Oxford. …
- … the first to receive the scholarship in geology in 1861. ( Historical register of the …
- … for the Woodwardian Professorship of geology at the University of Cambridge in 1873 (see …
- … on 24 April 1874; he had been professor of geology at Oxford since 1860 ( ODNB ). Joseph …
- … Two scholarships were established in 1860 at Oxford, one in geology and one in natural …
- … science as bearing on geology. Dawkins was …
- … in my candidature for the chair of Geology at Oxford so sadly vacant by the death of my …
- … Oxford are 1 st . I was the first to take geology into the schools 2 d . I was the first …
From James Dwight Dana 4 December 1862
Summary
Illness has prevented his reading Origin. He has, however, expressed his [negative] opinion on the subject of mutability of species in his Manual of geology [1862]. Since his persuasions are so strong, he can do no less.
| Author: | James Dwight Dana |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 4 Dec 1862 |
| Classmark: | Yale University Library: Manuscripts and Archives (Dana Family Papers (MS 164) Series 1, Box 2, folder 44) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-3845 |
Matches: 11 hits
- … of mutability of species in his Manual of geology [1862]. Since his persuasions are so …
- … 1965 . Dana 1863 was entitled Manual of geology: treating of the principles of the …
- … my seeming neglect of your work. In my geology, I had a chapter partly prepared on the …
- … a subject within the range of Dynamical Geology,—taking sides, I confess, against you—: …
- … expressed an opinion on this point in the geology; and this you will excuse: for my …
- … 1860] ). The preface of Dana’s Manual of geology was dated 1 November 1862 ( Dana 1863 , …
- … bears the year ‘1863’, and the Manual of geology was apparently not published in Britain …
- … 5 February 1863 ). Dana was Silliman Professor of geology at Yale University ( DSB ). …
- … conclusion of his section on ‘historical geology’, Dana argued that, while it was right …
- … for science to seek for natural causes, geology suggested ‘no theory of natural forces’ …
- … bears strongly against both hypotheses … Geology appears to bring us directly before the …
Cotta, C. B. von (1808–79)
Matches: 6 hits
- … S. 1980–96. Geologists and the history of geology: an international bibliography. 10 vols. …
- … soils geological maps of Saxony text-books biographical memoirs popular works on geology …
- … Modern geology German geologist palaeontologist stratigrapher mineralogist economic …
- … of Thuringia, 1845–7. Appointed professor of geology, Freiberg University, 1842. Author …
- … of text-books, biographical memoirs, and popular works on geology. …
- … Published Modern geology (1866). DBE NDB Quarterly Journal of the Geological Society of …
To Giuseppe Merighi 16 February [1882]
Summary
CD’s observations on the geology of S. Africa, which he considers of no value, were published in Volcanic islands.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Giuseppe Merighi |
| Date: | 16 Feb [1882] |
| Classmark: | Biblioteca Comunale Ariostea, Ferrara (MS II:423) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13690 |
Matches: 5 hits
- … CD’s observations on the geology of S. Africa, which he considers of no value, were …
- … letter from Merighi on South African geology has been found; he has not been identified. …
- … Dear Sir— My observations on the geology of S. Africa have no value. They relate only to …
- … together with some brief notices on the geology of Australia and the Cape of Good Hope. …
- … Being the second part of the geology of the voyage of the Beagle, under the command of …
Ramsay, Andrew Crombie. 1878. The physical geology and geography of Great Britain: a manual of British geology. 5th edition. London: E. Stanford.
Lyell, Charles. 1834–5. Principles of geology: or, the modern changes of the earth and its inhabitants, considered as illustrative of geology. 3d edition. 4 vols. London: John Murray.
Lyell, Charles. 1840d. Principles of geology: or, the modern changes of the earth and its inhabitants, considered as illustrative of geology. 6th ed. 3 vols. London.
Lyell, Charles. 1847. Principles of geology; or, the modern changes of the earth and its inhabitants considered as illustrative of geology. 7th ed. London. [Vols. 4,9]
Lyell, Charles. 1850c. Principles of geology; or the modern changes of the earth and its inhabitants considered as illustrative of geology. 8th edition. London: John Murray.
Lyell, Charles. 1853b. Principles of geology; or, the modern changes of the earth and its inhabitants considered as illustrative of geology. 9th edition, entirely revised. London: John Murray.
Lyell, Charles. 1872. Principles of geology or the modern changes of the earth and its inhabitants considered as illustrative of geology. 11th edition. 2 vols. London: John Murray.
Miller, Hugh (1802–56)
Matches: 4 hits
- … the Hebrides. Author of popular works on geology. Modern English biography Sarjeant 1980– …
- … S. 1980–96. Geologists and the history of geology: an international bibliography. 10 vols. …
- … Publishing. 2,4,5,9,17,30 Great Britain Edinburgh Hebrides stratigraphy geology popular …
- … works on geology Scottish quarryman poet ecclesiastical journalist geologist …
Prévost, L.-C. (1787–1856)
Matches: 4 hits
- … 1787–1856 French geologist. Studied the geology of France and Austria. Collaborated with …
- … 1834, 1839, and 1851. Professor of geology, the Sorbonne, 1831. DSB Sarjeant 1980–96 . …
- … S. 1980–96. Geologists and the history of geology: an international bibliography. 10 vols. …
- … France Faculty of Sciences Paris University France Austria Paris geology French geologist …
From J. D. Dana 5 February 1863
Summary
Hopes CD has received a copy of his [Manual of] Geology [1862]; justifies his assertion that geology provides no evidence to support the view that life has evolved through a method of development from species to species.
| Author: | James Dwight Dana |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 5 Feb 1863 |
| Classmark: | Yale University Library: Manuscripts and Archives (Dana Family Papers (MS 164) Series 1, Box 2, folder 44) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-3969 |
Matches: 11 hits
- … Hopes CD has received a copy of his [ Manual of ] Geology [1862]; justifies …
- … his assertion that geology provides no evidence to support the view that life has evolved …
- … The reference is to Dana’s Manual of geology ( Dana 1863a ; see letter to J. D. Dana, 7 …
- … that ere this you have the copy of the Geology** (and without any charge of expenses, as …
- … Owen’s interpretation in his Manual of geology ( Dana 1863a , p. 463), and was apparently …
- … ground for my assertion on page 602, that Geology has not afforded facts that sustain the …
- … to this difficulty is that the Science of Geology is comparatively new and facts are daily …
- … But this admits the proposition that Geology does not yet afford the facts required. — 2. …
- … 8, Appendix III). Dana, who was professor of geology at Yale University, had suffered a …
- … species from others’, concluding that geology led to ‘no other solution of the great …
- … geological record in Origin , admitting that ‘Geology assuredly does not reveal any such …
To Charles Lyell 1 December [1866]
Summary
Thanks CL for copy of his "grand book" [Principles of geology, 10th ed., vol. 1 (1867)]. Congratulates him on additions.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Lyell, 1st baronet |
| Date: | 1 Dec [1866] |
| Classmark: | American Philosophical Society (Mss.B.D25.322) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-5289 |
Matches: 6 hits
- … of his "grand book" [ Principles of geology , 10th ed. , vol. 1 (1867)]. Congratulates him …
- … 1985–. Lyell, Charles. 1867–8. Principles of geology or the modern changes of the earth …
- … its inhabitants considered as illustrative of geology. 10th edition. 2 vols. London: John …
- … reference to the tenth edition of Lyell’s Principles of geology (see nn. 2 and 3, below). …
- … volume of the tenth edition of Principles of geology ( C. Lyell 1867–8 ) was published in …
- … of the tenth edition of Principles of geology was published in March 1868 ( Publishers’ …
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Darwin in letters,1866: Survival of the fittest
Summary
The year 1866 began well for Charles Darwin, as his health, after several years of illness, was now considerably improved. In February, Darwin received a request from his publisher, John Murray, for a new edition of Origin. Darwin got the fourth…
