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Volume of watercolour sketches by John Francis Campbell made on his trip to Norway and Sweden in 1849., 1849.

 Item
Identifier: Adv.MS.50.3.18

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: 1849.

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English; Scottish Gaelic

Extent

0.00 Linear metres (69 folios. Oblong folio.)

Bibliography

The sketch of Eirik Erikson (folio 48) was published in ‘Frost and Fire’ by John Francis Campbell (Edinburgh, 1865), volume 1, page 286.

Repository Details

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

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