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Scientist of the Empire

Sir Roderick Murchison, Scientific Exploration and Victorian Imperialism

Scientist of the Empire( )
Author: Stafford, Robert A.
ISBN:978-0-521-52867-2
Publication Date:Jul 2002
Publisher:Cambridge University Press
Book Format:Paperback
List Price:USD $41.99
Book Description:

Sir Roderick Murchison was an eminent Victorian, as notable for his idenfication of the Silurican system in geology as for his patronage of David Livingstone and other Victorian exploration. This study of Murchison emerged as the eminent Victorian who 'sold' science to the imperial government.

Book Details
Pages:308
Detailed Subjects: Biography & Autobiography / Science & Technology
Science / General
Physical Dimensions (W X L X H):5.928 x 8.931 x 0.702 Inches
Book Weight:1.012 Pounds



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