Journal of John Francis Campbell in which he continues his account of his visit to America in 1874 and goes on to describe his travels through Japan, China, Java and Ceylon in 1875., 1874-1875.
Item
Identifier: Adv.MS.50.4.10
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
The volumes reflect, in his detailed descriptions, watercolours and sketches, Campbell’s interest in people, art, science and sport. In the later journals, his interest in geology and meteorology predominates, with particular emphasis on the effects of glaciation observed in various countries.
The sketches usually occur in chronological sequence with notes below each giving the date, place and other additional information.
Dates
- Creation: 1874-1875.
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
English; Scottish Gaelic
Extent
0.00 Linear metres (xiv + 214 + several blank folios. Folio.)
Bibliography
Extracts from this log and a number of the watercolour sketches were used in ‘My Circular Notes’ by John Francis Campbell (London, 1876).
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
Contact:
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
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Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk