Microfilm of notebook and travel journals of Sir James Hall., 1785-1802.
Scope and Contents
The contents are as follows:
Notebook, 1798-1802, of Sir James Hall entitled "Chemical Experiments made with a view to obviate some of the difficulties in Dr Hutton's 'Theory of the Earth'"(MS.5019);
Journal, May-June 1785, of journey from Palermo to Taormina (MS.6328).
Journal, April-May 1791, of the journey from Dunglass to Paris. (MS.6329);
Journal, May 1791, of his stay in Paris. (MS.6330);
Journal, June 1791, of journey from Paris to Clermont (MS.6331);
Journal, June-August 1791, of journey from Clermont to Dunglass (MS.6332).
Dates
- Creation: 1785-1802.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
1 Reels
Existence and Location of Originals
MSS.5019, 6328-6332.
Genre / Form
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
Archives and Manuscript Division
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