President of the Royal College of Physicians from 1844 until his
death, John Ayrton Paris (1785 1856) wrote chiefly on medical
topics, yet he also devoted time to the study of science and
natural history. He served as physician to the Penzance Dispensary
between 1813 and 1817, during which time he helped to establish
what became the Royal Geological Society of Cornwall. First
published anonymously in 1816, and reissued here in the second
edition of 1824, this work explores the landscapes and natural
history of the western part of Cornwall. Presented as a series of
'excursions', the guide takes in locations such as St Michael's
Mount and the Lizard, also covering the rich mining districts at
Redruth and St Just, and discussing local customs, the Cornish
language and the health-giving climate. Several of Paris's medical
and biographical works are also reissued in this series, including
his life of the Cornish chemist Sir Humphry Davy."
General
| Imprint: |
Cambridge UniversityPress
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| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Series: |
Cambridge Library Collection - British and Irish History, 19th Century |
| Release date: |
February 2014 |
| First published: |
2014 |
| Authors: |
John Ayrton Paris
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| Dimensions: |
216 x 140 x 17mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback - Trade
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| Pages: |
300 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-108-06996-0 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Earth & environment >
Geography >
Historical geography
Promotions
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| LSN: |
1-108-06996-7 |
| Barcode: |
9781108069960 |
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