Reference number | RBO/14/12 |
Alternative reference number | RBO.14.31 |
Level | Item |
Title | 'An account of some observations relating to natural history made in a journey to the Peak in Derbyshire by John Martyn' |
Date | 1728 |
Description | Details of plants found in the Peak district - that the Peak was notable for seven places - Chatsworth, seat of the Duke of Devonshire, Mamtor, Elden hole, the ebbing and flowing well, a Buxton well, Peak's hole, and Pool's hole Details about the geology of the area - about the lead mines Read to the Royal Society on 13 February 1728 |
Language | English |
Extent | 9 sides |
Format | Manuscript |
Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
Access status | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
Code | Name | Dates |
NA8396 | Martyn; John (1699 - 1768) | 1699 - 1768 |