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Matthew Forster Heddle
Hamish Johnston
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Description for Matthew Forster Heddle
Paperback. An account, by his great-great-grandson, of Professor Matthew Heddle (1828-97, a larger-than-life character and one of Scotland's most famous mineralogists. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; BGT; PNV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 158 x 234 x 19. Weight in Grams: 506.
Professor Matthew Heddle (1828-97) was a larger-than-life character, a renowned academic and one of Scotland's most famous mineralogists. His rich legacy includes: Encyclopaedia Britannica 9th edition (section on Mineralogy) A fossil fish Heddleichthys A mineral named after him (Mattheddleite) A summary of the Mineralogy of Scotland (published posthumously) 55 scientific papers 5,700 specimens from his collection now housed in the National Museum of Scotland and the National Museums Collection Centre. 10 children This book, by Heddle's great-great-grandson, is not an account of his scientific work but is about Heddle the man; it provides a much fuller picture of him than ... Read more
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Publisher
NMSE - Publishing Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Weight
506g
Number of Pages
200
Place of Publication
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781905267989
SKU
V9781905267989
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About Hamish Johnston
Hamish Johnston is Matthew Heddle's great-great-grandson.
Reviews for Matthew Forster Heddle
' ... the book is a tribute to a mineralogist who will not soon be forgotten, written almost lovingly with great attention to detail by one with a family interest so deep that the resulting book can well serve as a model for others. It is highly recommended.' (Rocks and Minerals) ' ... The book gives a fascinating and detailed ... Read more