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Adv.MS.50.4.1 - Volume containing watercolour sketches, photographs, maps and geological notes of John Francis Campbell, recording a visit he made to North America in the autumn of 1864

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Adv.MS.50.4.1 - Volume containing watercolour sketches, photographs, maps and geological notes of John Francis Campbell, recording a visit he made to North America in the autumn of 1864
ShelfmarkAdv.MS.50.4.1
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Form / genre: Written and printed matter > Manuscripts
Maps
Images > Pictures > Photographs
Written and printed matter > Notes (documents)
Images > Sketches
Images > Watercolors
Images > Pictures > Paintings
Dates / events: 1864 [Date created]
Places: North and Central America > North America (general region) [Place depicted]
Person / organisation: Campbell, John Francis, of Islay, 1821-1885 [Artist]
Campbell, John Francis, of Islay, 1821-1885 [Author]

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John Francis Campbell
DescriptionA selection of illustrated manuscript journals, watercolour paintings and sketches by John Francis Campbell of Islay (Iain Òg Ìle, 1821 to 1885). Campbell was a Gaelic scholar, folklorist, artist, scientist and traveller. The volumes document his travels around the world, including the Scottish Highlands, Wales, England, Scandinavia, North America and Japan.
Additional NLS resources:
  • John Francis Campbell's collection of printed books
    John Francis Campbell's collection of printed books is also in the National Library of Scotland. The majority of his books concern Highland folklore and other Scottish Gaelic and Celtic themes. Many of the books were annotated by Campbell or have letters inserted.