| RefNo | MS/373/1/74 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from Thomas Edward Thorpe, Uber der Bruker, Heidelberg, to 'Dear Mamma' [Mary Wild Thorpe] |
| Date | 8 June 1868 |
| Description | Describes his first tour of the Black Forest, travelling through Karlsruhe and Baden-Baden. Relates his observations of gaming houses [casinos] in Baden and his walking itinery through the forest. Gives a recipe for Wein Kaltschule ['ambrosia']. Travels as far as Strasburg before returning to Heidelberg. |
| Extent | 8p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA7855 | Thorpe; Sir; Thomas Edward (1845 - 1925); chemist | 1845 - 1925 |