E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
Lyell, Sir Charles
(b. November 14th, 1797; d. Feb. 22nd, 1875). “Principles of Geology” (1830–33); “Elements of Geology” (1838); “Travels in North America” (1845); “A Second Visit to the United States” (1849); “The Antiquity of Man” (1863). He also contributed many papers to the Transactions of scientific societies. See Kathleen Lyell’s “Life and Letters of Sir Charles Lyell” (1881).
