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After the 200-year anniversary of his birth in 2002, this biography brings this genius — who called geology the most poetical of all the sciences — to a wider audience.
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About the Author
Michael A. Taylor is curator of Vertebrate Palaeontolgy at the National Museums of Scotland. He edited the facsimile edition of Hugh Miller's 'The Cruise of the Betsey, with Rambles of a Geologist' which was published by NMS in 2003.
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This is an excellent, interesting and scholarly biography of Hugh Miller. ... This book is well researched and a pleasure to read. ... effectively brings to life the complex character of Hugh Miller.Palaeontological NewsletterTaylor deftly organizes his immense quantity of research and Miller's complex life into clear and manageable sections. ... The pictures, excerpts and thematic chapters create a comprehensive and enjoyable volume. IRSS University of GuelphMichael Taylor casts much-needed light upon the character of this singular man ... well illustrated and written in short, tube-length chapters that are all perfectly judged. Buy it now. GeoscientistIt is well worth reading to understand the context of Miller's life, his impact on Scottish geology, and as an introduction to his writing. John Muir Trust Journal
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- PublisherNational Museums Of Scotland
- Publication date2007
- ISBN 10 1905267053
- ISBN 13 9781905267057
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages144
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