Life of Sir Roderick I. Murchison

This biography of the geologist Sir Roderick Impey Murchison is based on his journals and letters, as well as those of his scientific colleagues. It provides a detailed look at Murchison's life and work, including his contributions to the field of palaeozoic geology in Britain and his important role in the development of geological surveying.
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