regretting having to decline her invitations, refers to a mutual friend Dr Taylor and the Smethurst business, which he 'has been a great deal harrassed by', notes her allusion to 'my angling propensities', 'I am much vexed at not being able to give you a practical proof of my piscatorial skill.'
William Brande replaced Humphry Davy as professor of chemistry at the Royal Institution in 1813. His highly successful 'Dictionary of Science, Literature, and Art' was first published in 1842. In 1852 he was appointed Superintendent of the Coining and Die Department at the Royal Mint. Dr Swaine Taylor [1806-1880] had given evidence in the trials of Dr Thomas Smethurst for murder, saying he had detected arsenic in the victim's body, a claim he later retracted.
regretting having to decline her invitations, refers to a mutual friend Dr Taylor and the Smethurst business, which he 'has been a great deal harrassed by', notes her allusion to 'my angling propensities', 'I am much vexed at not being able to give you a practical proof of my piscatorial skill.'
William Brande replaced Humphry Davy as professor of chemistry at the Royal Institution in 1813. His highly successful 'Dictionary of Science, Literature, and Art' was first published in 1842. In 1852 he was appointed Superintendent of the Coining and Die Department at the Royal Mint. Dr Swaine Taylor [1806-1880] had given evidence in the trials of Dr Thomas Smethurst for murder, saying he had detected arsenic in the victim's body, a claim he later retracted.
| Binding | one leaf pasted onto album card, |
| Publication | 1 Sept 1859. |
If you would like an image of this item, please click here to request one.
- Product Code: RGW15617
- Availability: In Stock
-
£40.00