The British Association's Visit to Montreal, 1884 : Letters (eBook)

Clara Rayleigh Lady (Autor)

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2022
95 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654736374-3 (EAN)

Infos

Clara Lady Rayleigh's 'The British Association's Visit to Montreal, 1884: Letters' provides a fascinating glimpse into the scientific and cultural exchange between Britain and Canada during the late 19th century. The book is a collection of letters written by various members of the British Association during their visit to Montreal in 1884, offering firsthand accounts of their experiences and interactions with the local community. Rayleigh's literary style is both informative and engaging, making the reader feel as though they are observing the visit firsthand. Clara Lady Rayleigh, a prominent figure in the scientific community of her time, was involved in various scientific and cultural exchanges between Britain and Canada. Her firsthand experiences during the British Association's visit to Montreal inspired her to compile this collection of letters, shedding light on the significance of such exchanges in the development of scientific knowledge and international relations. I highly recommend 'The British Association's Visit to Montreal, 1884: Letters' to anyone interested in the history of science, cultural exchange, or 19th-century Britain and Canada. Rayleigh's meticulous documentation of the visit provides valuable insights into the challenges and triumphs of scientific diplomacy during this period.

Autor

Clara Lady Rayleigh, née Clara Louisa Laborde, was a 19th-century figure known for her intellectual pursuits and her involvement in scientific circles. As the wife of Lord Rayleigh, the celebrated physicist and Nobel laureate, she was deeply immersed in the scholarly environment of her time. Her written work, 'The British Association's Visit to Montreal, 1884: Letters', may not form an expansive catalog but offers valuable insight into the social and cultural dynamics of the period. The letters provide a first-hand account of the meetings and events surrounding the prestigious gathering of the British Association for the Advancement of Science in Montreal. They encapsulate the proceedings with a nuanced touch, highlighting not just the scientific discourse but also the societal interactions of the era. Clara's literary style often reflects the norms of her time—eloquent, detailed, and personal—allowing readers to glimpse the conventions of Victorian intellect and society. Though predominantly recognized for her association with Lord Rayleigh, Clara's own contributions to literature, albeit less documented, are a testament to her cultural and scientific engagement within the broader context of the late 19th century.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 16.9.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Regional- / Landesgeschichte
• Themenwelt: Reisen ► Reiseführer
• Schlagworte: 19th-century intellectual correspondence • 19th century travel letters • academic travel accounts • antiquarian travel collections • British Association for the Advancement of Science • British Association gathering • Canada • Canadian exploration accounts • Clara Lady Rayleigh literature • cultural heritage travelogues • Cultural insights through letters • Description and travel • Historical account Montreal visit • Historical travel narratives • Intimate portrayal scholarly minds • Montreal history and culture • Rayleigh family connections • Scholarly correspondence compilation • Scientific community exchange • United States • Victorian epistolary letters • Victorian era correspondence • Victorian intellectual camaraderie