| 1 | Author: | Lea, Isaac, 1792-1886 | Add |
| Title: | Isaac Lea journals, 1832, 1852-1853 | ||
| Dates: | 1832-1853 | ||
| Abstract: | Isaac Lea was a Philadelphia based geologist and publisher. He was primarily a publisher, founding the firm Lea and Febiger, which had its origins in Matthew Carey's publishing house. Isaac married Carey's daughter Frances Anne in 1821. Always interested in science, in 1851, after retiring from the day-to-day operations of his printing firm, he dedicated his time to geology and other scientific interests. This collection contains the journals of Isaac Lea's trips to Europe in 1832 and 1852-53. Lea traveled to Europe to become acquainted with European ideas and methods, although both trips – especially the earlier one – included much sightseeing. Very much a gentleman scientist, Lea gained wide-respect for his knowledge and work, earning an honorary doctorate from Harvard. These travel journals provide insight into some of the people and practices he encountered in Europe that may have shaped his ideas about science. View finding aid for a full description | ||
| Call #: | Mss.B.L462 | ||
| Extent: | 16 volume(s) | ||
| Topics: | American Revolution | Americans Abroad | Military History | Printing and Publishing | Science and technology | ||
| Genre: | Art | Sketchbooks | Travel Narratives and Journals | ||
| Subjects: | Naturalists. |
