This book is a collection of memoirs written by Hugh Edwin Strickland, a British geologist, ornithologist, and naturalist in the 19th century. The memoirs cover Strickland's travels and scientific observations throughout Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, and offer insight into his personal life and interests. Strickland was a pioneer in the field of natural history and this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the development of scientific...