Letters and Extracts from the Addresses and Occasional Writings of J. Beete Jukes, M.A., F.R.S., F.G.S. Paperback / softback
by Joseph Beete Jukes
Edited by C. A. Browne
Part of the Cambridge Library Collection - Earth Science series
Paperback / softback
Description
The geologist Joseph Beete Jukes (1811–1869) studied at Cambridge under Adam Sedgwick (1785–1873).
Between 1839 and 1846, he participated in expeditions to the coasts of Newfoundland, Australia and New Guinea.
This posthumous book, edited by Jukes' sister and published in 1871, contains selected highlights from Jukes' professional and personal writings.
After a short biographical sketch, the material is arranged chronologically, beginning with Newfoundland and Australia and then focusing on Britain and Ireland, where Jukes was involved with national geological surveys.
Linking passages by the editor explain the contexts of the pieces, and the book includes a list of Jukes' publications.
Jukes lived during an exciting period that saw far-reaching discoveries and advances in his field, and his energy and enthusiasm permeates even his technical communications.
Modern readers, like the original audience, will form a vivid impression of Jukes' lively personality, his 'penetrating glance and his sturdy step'.
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:622 pages, 1 Plates, black and white
- Publisher:Cambridge University Press
- Publication Date:11/05/2011
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- ISBN:9781108030991
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:622 pages, 1 Plates, black and white
- Publisher:Cambridge University Press
- Publication Date:11/05/2011
- Category:
- ISBN:9781108030991
