Natural History Review
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The Natural History Review was a short-lived, quarterly journal devoted to natural history
. It was published in Dublin and London
between 1854 and 1865.
The Natural History Review included the transactions of the Belfast Natural History and Philosophical Society, Cork Cuvierian Society , Dublin Natural History Society, Dublin University Zoological Association
, and the Literary and Scientific Institution of Kilkenny, as authorised...It was founded by Edward Perceval Wright
who was also the editor.
The parts are:
Vols 1-4, 1854–57; title concludes: ...by the Councils of these Societies (Geological Society of Dublin later added to list)
This was continued as
Natural History Review, and quarterly journal of science. Edited by Edward Percival Wright, William Henry Harvey
, Joseph Reay Greene
, Samuel Haughton
and Alexander Henry Haliday
London, Vols 5-7, 1858-60.
In turn continued as
Natural History Review: a quarterly journal of biological science. Edited by G.Busk, W.B.Carpenter, F.Currey et al., London, Vols 1-5, 1861–65; no more published.
Natural history
Natural history is the scientific research of plants or animals, leaning more towards observational rather than experimental methods of study, and encompasses more research published in magazines than in academic journals. Grouped among the natural sciences, natural history is the systematic study...
. It was published in Dublin and London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
between 1854 and 1865.
The Natural History Review included the transactions of the Belfast Natural History and Philosophical Society, Cork Cuvierian Society , Dublin Natural History Society, Dublin University Zoological Association
Dublin University Zoological Association
The Dublin University Zoological Association was founded in 1853 to promote zoological studies in Ireland. Dublin University is now Trinity College, Dublin.It commenced proceedings in the Natural History Review in 1854.-Notable members:*Robert Ball...
, and the Literary and Scientific Institution of Kilkenny, as authorised...It was founded by Edward Perceval Wright
Edward Perceval Wright
Edward Percival Wright was an Irish ophthalmic surgeon, botanist and zoologist.-Family, education and career:He was the eldest son of barrister, Edward Wright and Charlott Wright. Edward was educated by a private tutor, and was taught natural history by George James Allman. From 1852 he studied at...
who was also the editor.
The parts are:
Vols 1-4, 1854–57; title concludes: ...by the Councils of these Societies (Geological Society of Dublin later added to list)
This was continued as
Natural History Review, and quarterly journal of science. Edited by Edward Percival Wright, William Henry Harvey
William Henry Harvey
William Henry Harvey was an Irish botanist who specialised in algae.- Biography :William Henry Harvey was born at Summerville near Limerick, Ireland, in 1811, the youngest of 11 children. His father Joseph Massey Harvey, was a Quaker and prominent merchant...
, Joseph Reay Greene
Joseph Reay Greene
Joseph Reay Greene was an Irish zoologist.Between 1858 and 1877 Reay Greene was Professor of Natural History in Queen's College, Cork. He was one of the Editors of the Natural History Review. He was a specialist in Hydrozoa....
, Samuel Haughton
Samuel Haughton
Samuel Haughton was an Irish scientific writer.-Biography:He was born in Carlow, the son of James Haughton ....
and Alexander Henry Haliday
Alexander Henry Haliday
Alexander Henry Haliday, also known as Enrico Alessandro Haliday and Alexis Heinrich Haliday sometimes Halliday , was an Irish entomologist. He is primarily known for his work on Hymenoptera, Diptera and Thysanoptera, but Haliday worked on all insect orders and on many aspects of entomology.Haliday...
London, Vols 5-7, 1858-60.
In turn continued as
Natural History Review: a quarterly journal of biological science. Edited by G.Busk, W.B.Carpenter, F.Currey et al., London, Vols 1-5, 1861–65; no more published.