Author: John KayPublisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 364
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A Series of Original Portraits and Caricature Etchings
Author: John KayA Series of Original Portraits and Caricature Etchings
Author: Hugh Paton (Print-Seller in Edinburgh.)Publisher:
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Category : Caricature
Languages : en
Pages : 470
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Category : Anonyms and pseudonyms
Languages : en
Pages : 1240
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National Library of Medicine Current Catalog
Author: National Library of Medicine (U.S.)Publisher:
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Category : Medicine
Languages : en
Pages : 1242
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First multi-year cumulation covers six years: 1965-70.
James Hutton
Author: Ray PermanPublisher: Birlinn Ltd
ISBN: 1788855248
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 330
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Discover one of the Scottish Enlightenment's brightest stars. Among the giants of the Scottish Enlightenment, the name of James Hutton is overlooked. Yet his Theory of the Earth revolutionised the way we think about how our planet was formed and laid the foundation for the science of geology. He was in his time a doctor, a farmer, a businessman, a chemist yet he described himself as a philosopher – a seeker after truth. A friend of James Watt and of Adam Smith, he was a polymath, publishing papers on subjects as diverse as why it rains and a theory of language. He shunned status and official position, refused to give up his strong Scots accent and vulgar speech, loved jokes and could start a party in an empty room. Yet much of his story remains a mystery. His papers, library and mineral collection all vanished after his death and only a handful of letters survive. He seemed to be a lifelong bachelor, yet had a secret son whom he supported throughout his life. This book uses new sources and original documents to bring Hutton the man to life and places him firmly among the geniuses of his time.
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Author: A Catalogue of the Books, Autographs, Engravings, and Miscellaneous Articles, Belonging to the Estate of the Late John Allan
Author: John AllanDictionary of National Biography
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Author: Sotheby, Wilkinson & HodgePublisher:
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Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 260
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Author: Joseph Lilly