From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
the Athenaeum
Date:
[23 April 1860]
Source of text:
Athenaeum, #1696 (April 28, 1860), 581-2 & John Taylor, The Great Pyramid, 2nd.
Summary:
Expresses his views on how the British should select their standard of length. Also discusses John Taylor's views of the Great Pyramid.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project