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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.