Prògram Choinnich
Contributors
Interviewers
Date
15 August 2001
Track ID
31885
Part 1
Track Information
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Summary
The work of geologist James David Forbes.
Norman MacDonald tells of the work of geologist James David Forbes. He initially studied law but a trip to the Italian Alps awoke in him an interest in geology. He was renowned for his work on the effect of glaciers on the earth's form. He was the first person to climb Sgùrr nan Gillean on the Isle of Skye.
Item Notes
This is one of a series of items relating to geologists who worked in the Highlands during the 18th & 19th century, broadcast during the week 13-17/08/2001.
Item Subject/Person
Forbes, James David
Recording Location
County - Ross and Cromarty
Parish - Stornoway
Island - Lewis
Village/Place - Stornoway
Language
Gaelic
Genre
Collection
Source Type
Dat
Audio Quality
Good