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This selection from the correspondence of Leonard Horner (17851864), a prominent geologist, educator and factory inspector, was published in 1890. It provides a vivid picture of this eminent reformer. Volume 2 covers 18391864, including Horner's work for the Geological Society and the birth of his grandson.

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1. 1839-1840. Visit to Mr. Samuel Greg; 2. 1841. Visit to Edinburgh; 3. 1842-1843. Geological Society; 4. 1844–1845. Factory Act; 5. 1846. Peace with America; 6. 1847–1848. Geological Society; 7. 1849–1850. Mr. Jameson; 8. 1851. Dean of Hereford; 9. 1852–1853. Balbo's Life of Dante; 10. 1854. Anniversary of Geological Society; 11. 1855–1856. Life of Baron Stein; 12. 1857–1860. Bishop of Rupert's Land; 13. 1861. Anniversary Geological Address; 14. 1862–1864. The Queen's sorrow; Index.

Memoir of Leonard Horner F.R.S. F.G.S.

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      Publisher: Cambridge University Press
      Publication Date: 5/19/2011 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781108072854, 978-1108072854
      ISBN10: 1108072852
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      Book Synopsis
      This selection from the correspondence of Leonard Horner (17851864), a prominent geologist, educator and factory inspector, was published in 1890. It provides a vivid picture of this eminent reformer. Volume 2 covers 18391864, including Horner's work for the Geological Society and the birth of his grandson.

      Table of Contents
      1. 1839-1840. Visit to Mr. Samuel Greg; 2. 1841. Visit to Edinburgh; 3. 1842-1843. Geological Society; 4. 1844–1845. Factory Act; 5. 1846. Peace with America; 6. 1847–1848. Geological Society; 7. 1849–1850. Mr. Jameson; 8. 1851. Dean of Hereford; 9. 1852–1853. Balbo's Life of Dante; 10. 1854. Anniversary of Geological Society; 11. 1855–1856. Life of Baron Stein; 12. 1857–1860. Bishop of Rupert's Land; 13. 1861. Anniversary Geological Address; 14. 1862–1864. The Queen's sorrow; Index.

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