• -20% A Syllabus of a Course of Lectures on Mineralogy (Cambridge Library Collection - Earth Science)

    A Syllabus of a Course of Lectures on Mineralogy (Cambridge Library Collection – Earth Science)

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    Explore the foundations of mineralogy with John Stevens Henslow’s ‘A Syllabus of a Course of Lectures on Mineralogy,’ a key text from the Cambridge Library Collection – Earth Science. First published in 1823, this seminal work by the Cambridge Professor, who also mentored Charles Darwin, provides a clear reference to mineral composition based on the emerging principles of atomic theory. Henslow’s syllabus was designed to streamline classroom learning, focusing on identifying essential and accidental elementary molecules and their proportions. This volume is an invaluable resource for historians of science, researchers tracing the evolution of atomic theory, and scholars interested in 19th-century university education and its intellectual landscape. Discover a vital piece of scientific history at The Bookish Owl.

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  • -20% The Teaching of Science in Cambridge: Sedgwick, Henslow, Darwin (Cambridge Library Collection - Cambridge)

    The Teaching of Science in Cambridge: Sedgwick, Henslow, Darwin (Cambridge Library Collection – Cambridge)

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    Explore the Cambridge world of Charles Darwin with “The Teaching of Science in Cambridge: Sedgwick, Henslow, Darwin.” This captivating volume unveils five historical pamphlets, offering a rare glimpse into the formative years of life and earth sciences at Cambridge. Discover Adam Sedgwick’s geology lectures, John Stevens Henslow’s botany courses, and their profound influence on Darwin. Understand Darwin’s path to becoming an Anglican parson while delving into his burgeoning scientific curiosity. Featuring insights into Sedgwick’s geological teachings and Henslow’s mentorship, including excerpts from Darwin’s letters and a passionate plea for a new Botanic Garden, this book is essential for understanding the intellectual environment that shaped one of history’s greatest scientific minds. Perfect for readers interested in Darwin, Cambridge history, and the evolution of scientific study.

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