Hugh Miller: stonemason, geologist, writer

Hugh Miller was born in 1802 in Cromarty, Ross-shire. He started his working life as a stonemason’s apprentice; he later became a social commentator and crusader. His was a household name in his lifetime, not only in Scotland but across the English-speaking world. A recent revival in Scottish history and culture, and a reassessment of the 19th century debates in science, geology and religion, have all led to a fuller appreciation of the rich and complex stories in which Hugh Miller played a part, and of the man himself. With the benefit of recent research for the 2002 conferences, this biography does full justice to the self-educated man, a figure of renown in the 19th century whose literary genius and scientific acumen still resonate in the 21s

First interim report on fluid diodes

A description of the various forms of fluid diode and report of tests done on a breadboard unit leading to the manufacture and testing of a prototype 1 14u vortex diode. This work was carried out under contract for Flight Refuelling Ltd. (ref. order no.D.15795 of 2.5.69) and is the first of a series to cover a preliminary study of fluidic and allied devices in aircraft low pressure fuel systems

Shieldmaiden

Shieldmaiden is a poem that examines J.R.R. Tolkien\u27s Lord of the Rings series from a feminist perspective, focusing on the character of Éowyn and her influence on female readers of Tolkien\u27s novels