E. G. R. Taylor Lecture at the Royal Geographical Society. 13 October
2011. 6.30 p.m.
Charles W. J. Withers, Professor of Historical Geography, Institute of
Geography, University of Edinburgh.
"Instruments, Geography and Scientific Enquiry: guides to travellers and
method in nineteenth-century Britain and France".
In keeping with E. G. R. Taylor's interests in the history of geography,
instrumentation and travel, this illustrated lecture will examine
printed guides to travellers as they helped promote geography as an
emergent science in the nineteenth century, highlighting amongst others
the work in the RGS of Julian Jackson and William Hamilton. Drawing upon
work in book history, geography and the history of science, the lecture
will illuminate the key but under-explored role of instruments and
instrumental training in understanding geography's many narratives of
exploration.
There is no charge or need to register for the lecture. Following the
talk, a supper will be held in the RGS; those wishing to attend this
should contact the RGS on 020 7591 3005.
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