Hugh Miller (1896)

By William Keith Leask

Book Overview

The book ""Hugh Miller"" by William Keith Leask was published in 1896 and is a biography of the Scottish geologist, writer, and social commentator Hugh Miller. The book covers Miller's life from his birth in 1802 to his death by suicide in 1856. Miller was a self-taught geologist who made significant contributions to the field, including the discovery of fossils that helped to establish the theory of evolution. He was also a prolific writer, publishing books on geology, religion, and social issues. The biography explores Miller's personal and professional life, including his struggles with mental illness and his involvement in the Free Church of Scotland. The book is written in a clear and engaging style and provides insight into the life and work of a significant figure in Scottish history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164161105
• ISBN13: 9781164161103
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"