This journal begins with Elphinstone at, returning to England after a 32 years' absence. It covers his way to London via Canterbury and the first of his trips to Scotland. Pages 164-165 and 170-171 are blank
This journal begins at Gravelines and covers Elphinstone's travels in Belgium and Germany. It ends with Elphinstone in Munich. Pages 90-91 and 302-303 are blank
This journal begins at Rome and covers Elphinstone's travels in Germany and Italy. It ends with his return to London. Although the contents of the journal dates from December 1831 to July 1832, an additional note was later made on 2 April 1850, which explains the date range from 1831 to 1850. Fol...
This journal begins at London. It details Elphinstone's declining health, the literature he reads and studies and his travels in Britain and Germany. The journal ends with Elphinstone in Zurich. Page 280 is blank
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
11 Jan 1834-21 Aug 1836
Extent:
1 volume 373 pages, 1 illustration and 3 loose folios
This journey begins at Crick Howel, Breconshire and covers Elphinstone's trips to Wales and the south west of England. It also details the literature he reads and studies, and his declining health. Includes two illustrations, of Caernarvon Castle and Conway Castle
This journal begins with Elphinstone at home commenting on the state of Europe. It covers his trips to London and Canterbury, visitors to Hookwood, his declining health and the literature he reads and studies. It also includes a copy of the abstracts of proceedings of the Geological Society of Lo...