Ansted, David Thomas (1814-1880), geologist
- Ansted, David Thomas, 1814-1880.
- Date:
- 1849-1877
- Reference:
- MS.8627/13-22
- Part of:
- Miscellany: British, 19th century.
- Archives and manuscripts
About this work
Description
9 letters, signed and dated (except nos. 20-21). Correspondents include Dr. Edward Solly (no. 13), J. Baily Denton (no. 18) and Allen (no. 20). One envelope addressed to 3 Highbury Grove (no. 22).
Publication/Creation
1849-1877
Physical description
10 items
Contributors
Biographical note
Ansted, David Thomas (1814-1880), geologist, born in London. His wrote books on geology, earth history, physical geography, local studies, and travel. He was a geological consultant to mining and other commercial companies as well as a regular lecturer. He delivered the Rede lecture to the University of Cambridge in 1863. He died in 1877. A full description of his life and work can be found in the Dictionary of National Biography.