Rev. J. G. Wood - His Life and Work

This 1890 biography illuminates the life of John George Wood (1827-89), a popular and prolific writer on natural history.

List of contents

Preface; 1. Birth and early life; 2. Clerical life and work; 3. The Canterbury festivals; 4. Literary work; 5. Literary work (cont.); 6. Literary work (cont.); 7. Literary work (cont.); 8. Literary work (concluded); 9. The sketch-lectures; 10. The sketch-lectures (cont.); 11. The sketch-lectures (cont.); 12. The first American tour; 13. The first American tour (cont.); 14. The first American tour (cont.); 15. The second American tour; 16. The sketch-lectures (concluded); 17. Home life; 18. Pets; 19. Recreations; Index.

Summary

A clergyman and prolific writer on natural history topics ranging from seashore wildlife to microscopy, John George Wood (1827–89) wrote and lectured for a receptive Victorian audience. This 1890 biography by his son Theodore Wood (1862–1923) traces his clerical and literary careers, covering also his successful lecturing engagements.

Product details

• Authors: Theodore Wood
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 21.11.2013
• EAN: 9781108067829
• ISBN: 978-1-108-06782-9
• No. of pages: 338
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection -; Cambridge Library Collection - Zoology
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Zoology; SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Zoology / General, Zoology & animal sciences, Zoology and animal sciences