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This selection from the correspondence of Leonard Horner (17851864), a prominent geologist, educator and factory inspector, was published by his daughter in 1890. It provides a vivid picture of this eminent reformer. Volume 1 covers Horner's life to 1838 including his election to the Royal Society.

Table of Contents
1. 1785-1811. Birth and parentage; 2. 1812–1813. Politics; 3. 1814. Journal in Holland; 4. 1815–October, 1816. Francis Horner's success in Parliament; 5. October, 1816–1817. Paris; 6. 1818–1819. Lansdowne House; 7. 1820–1823. Dr. Parr; 8. 1824–1826. Dr Parr; 9. 1827–1829. London; 10. 1830–1831. Letters from Mr. Hallam; 11. 1832–1833. Letter from Mr. Cockburn; 12. 1834–1835. Work among the factories; 13. 1837–1838. Lansdowne House; 14. 1838. Visit to Patricroft.

Memoir of Leonard Horner F.R.S. F.G.S. Volume 1

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      Publisher: Cambridge University Press
      Publication Date: 5/19/2011 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781108072847, 978-1108072847
      ISBN10: 1108072844
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      Book Synopsis
      This selection from the correspondence of Leonard Horner (17851864), a prominent geologist, educator and factory inspector, was published by his daughter in 1890. It provides a vivid picture of this eminent reformer. Volume 1 covers Horner's life to 1838 including his election to the Royal Society.

      Table of Contents
      1. 1785-1811. Birth and parentage; 2. 1812–1813. Politics; 3. 1814. Journal in Holland; 4. 1815–October, 1816. Francis Horner's success in Parliament; 5. October, 1816–1817. Paris; 6. 1818–1819. Lansdowne House; 7. 1820–1823. Dr. Parr; 8. 1824–1826. Dr Parr; 9. 1827–1829. London; 10. 1830–1831. Letters from Mr. Hallam; 11. 1832–1833. Letter from Mr. Cockburn; 12. 1834–1835. Work among the factories; 13. 1837–1838. Lansdowne House; 14. 1838. Visit to Patricroft.

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