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The History of Geology Group is for anyone, any level of knowledge and anywhere across the globe who is interested in #HistGeo
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Btw ...we like the tale in the book about Geological Society founder George Bellas Greenough and his occasional controversies. Prof Cheshire rates GBG for his pioneer importance to spreading geographic/geologic literacy through use of maps to convey useful information. An early Tharp & Heezen?
November 25, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Prof Chesire recounts the Ocean Floor map story + others, in his just published, lavishly illustrated book that is getting rave reviews - it is recommended! Sneak preview here
libraryoflostmaps.com
Why not drop the hint to Santa for this as a 'stocking filler' - we think you won't regret it.
The Library of Lost Maps
libraryoflostmaps.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Yes, the Lapworth Museum holds Lapworth's teaching charts...particularly his sections and sketches of Dob's
Linn
November 21, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Agree these are teaching aids for university or public lectures, before the advent of lantern slides (late 19thC). W.C.W. del on the trilobites may be William Crawford Williamson (1816–1895); about the right era.
Oxford is a source, others at @geolsoc.bsky.social and 2cm.es/1jKV1Ludlow Any more?
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2cm.es
November 21, 2025 at 11:49 AM
And it is a credit to the early @geolsoc.bsky.social and Greenough that a riposte was made available to all. It undoubtedly diffused tension if not controversy. Debate was at the heart of the Geol Soc, as was the refereeing of papers with GBG the originator of this now ubiquitous academic practice!
November 20, 2025 at 11:26 AM
It is worth adding context here - her account had not been endorsed by a naval officer, expected to be more trustworthy by dint of their conduct and scientific training, which included observational skills and duty to remain rational and calm in difficult circumstances (e.g. under fire).
November 19, 2025 at 11:56 PM