Abraham Gottlob Werner Books
Abraham Gottlob Werner was a German geologist who laid the groundwork for an early theory of Earth's crust stratification and a history of the planet known as Neptunism. While many aspects of Neptunism were later superseded, Werner's legacy includes demonstrating the chronological succession of rocks and inspiring a generation of geologists. His teaching, focused on the chronological ordering of rocks, captivated students across Europe. Although he published little himself, Werner's dynamic lectures and his ability to convey the broader interrelations of geology instilled a vision in his students, which they then disseminated worldwide.
Werner's Nomenclature of Colours: The Postcards
- 50 pages
- 2 hours of reading
First published in 1814, Werner’s Nomenclature of Colours is a taxonomic guide to colour which been cherished by naturalists and anthropologists for over two centuries – not least by Charles Darwin who found it an indispensable tool during his voyage on the HMS Beagle. Now these charming, handmade colour swatches have been recreated as a box of 50 postcards. Each card reproduces a colour swatch alongside its original poetic description and is matched with an animal, plant, and mineral example according to Werner's unique scheme. These curious keepsakes will be treasured by artists and scientists alike.
