| RefNo | HSF/2/1/55 |
| Previous numbers | 32.8.23, 32.8.23A, 32.8.32B-e |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Journal of travels in India kept by John Herschel |
| Creator | Herschel; John (1837-1921); British army officer and astronomer |
| Date | 30 December 1859-29 January 1860 |
| Description | An account of Herschel's travels as part of the Great Trigonometrical Survey of India, prepared as supplements to letters sent to William James Herschel, and from him to the Herschel family at Collingwood, Hawkhurst in Kent. With several sketches to illustrate equipment and observation methods.
The journal is referred to in a letter [HSF/2/1/23] and appears to have been sent on in installments. |
| Extent | 24p. |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA7955 | Herschel; John (1837 - 1921); Colonel; military engineer, surveyor and astronomer | 1837 - 1921 |