A typescript diary of a Darwin's visit to South Africa with the British Association, 62 pages, with inserted items, including newscuttings, letters, menus, programmes and photographs. At the front of the volume is a photograph of the party, including Darwin and his wife, leaving Southampton on the Saxon. At the back of the volume is a certificate of the honorary degree of Doctor of Science presented to Darwin by the University of the Cape of Good Hope.
G.H. Darwin: Diary of journey to South Africa with British Association
This material is held atCambridge University Library
- Reference
- GB 12 MS Add.8166
- Dates of Creation
- 1905
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English .
- Physical Description
- 1 volume(s) 1 volume
Scope and Content
Access Information
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Acquisition Information
Presented by Sir Geoffrey Keynes, 1977.
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