1991
DOI: 10.2307/215998
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Scientist of Empire: Sir Roderick Murchison, Scientific Exploration, and Victorian Imperialism

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“…10 From its inception in 1830 the RGS was a central institution for the promotion of geography, being situated physically and culturally at the heart of the British Empire. 11 Felix Driver gives a balanced view of the RGS's attitude toward imperialism. He quotes from the RGS initial prospectus, which describes 'geography's importance in conferring just and distinct notions of physical and political relations of our globe.'…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…10 From its inception in 1830 the RGS was a central institution for the promotion of geography, being situated physically and culturally at the heart of the British Empire. 11 Felix Driver gives a balanced view of the RGS's attitude toward imperialism. He quotes from the RGS initial prospectus, which describes 'geography's importance in conferring just and distinct notions of physical and political relations of our globe.'…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%