From:
Sir Charles Lyell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 April 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.439
Summary:
Discussion on JH's geological specimens took place at the Geological Society on Wednesday. Gives some of the points raised at the meeting. Regarding the length of time that separates the extremes of eccentricity of the earth's orbit. Has raised the matter with G. B. Airy.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project