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Loose leaves from the travel journals of the 2nd Earl of Minto., March-May 1822.

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Identifier: MS.11989

Scope and Contents

From the Sub-Series:

The journals with associated loose leaves, chiefly in continuation of the tour in MSS.11983-11985, from Geneva to Turin, Bologna, Florence, Rome and Naples, and a return via the Italian lakes, Switzerland and France to Minto (July, 1822). Later entries relate to George IV's visit to Edinburgh, and meteorological experiments at home. Subjects discussed or described include notables of Geneva, art collections and antiquities in Italy, and the rivalry of the sculptors Canova and Thorvaldsen; meteorological observations are found throughout the volumes.

Dates

  • Creation: March-May 1822.

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Extent

13 Leaves

Language of Materials

From the Fonds: Undetermined

Arrangement

13 folios.

Repository Details

Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository

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