Proof copy of article on 'The Geological Influences which have Affected the Course of British History'
- Reference:GB 237 Coll-74/8/4
- Dates of Creation:1881
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- Language of Material:English
- Physical Description:1 bundle
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First proof copy of an article by Sir Archibald Geikie on 'The Geological Influences which have Affected the Course of British History' from printers Clay, Sons and Taylor, for Macmillan the publisher in 1881. This looked at ancient peoples and legendary figures, puting them in the context of the evolution of the natural world. Including elements such as the impact of the devlopment of commerce and the move from an agricultural to an urban industrial society, Sir Archibald Geikie mapped them to a geological timeframe, suggesting the influence of the geology in certain areas to how different areas developed, using examples from numerous locations, mostly within the British Isles but also from Europe.
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Grant Buttars 06 November 2001
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