Sir Roderick Impey Murchison (1792-1871) was an influential geologist best known for his classification of the Silurian system of rock strata. These volumes, first published in 1875, contain a detailed biography, providing a fascinating insight into his life. Volume 2 describes his life and work between 1843 and 1871.
A detailed biography of the influential Scottish geographer Sir Roderick Impey Murchison (1792 1871).