above image: Charles Darwin; (associated with the BRLSI
in
his correspondence to, Rev. Jenyns). Piece of the first
Trans-Atlantic cable (background image).'Amanita muscaria'
the Fly Agaric (a model by Eileen Chattaway).Pachycormus?
curtus Agassiz P? esocinus (Agassiz) fossil from the Charles Moore collection. Book Philosophical Transactions 1774
(from the BRLSI Library).
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Language
We have quite a selection of examples of different alphabets and scripts, including oriental. We also have an interesting collection of dictionaries.
Natural/Theoretical Sciences,
Mathematics:
Natural History
Mineralogy
Earth Sciences
Evolution and genetics
Life Sciences
Technology, Applied Sciences
We have plenty of books illustrating the history of medcine, technology, agriculture etc.
The Arts
Sculpture, engravings, photographs, paintings.
Literature
Geography and History
Exploration, maps, local history, archaeology etc.
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