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On the Extent and Aims of a National Museum of Natural History
Including the Substance of a Discourse on That Subject, Delivered at the Royal Institu
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The landmark speech from 1862 advocates for the establishment of the Natural History Museum, emphasizing the importance of such an institution for public education and scientific advancement. It highlights the value of natural history in understanding the world and encourages investment in knowledge and discovery. The speech serves as a historical reflection on the cultural and educational priorities of the time, underlining the museum's role in fostering curiosity and learning for future generations.
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On the Extent and Aims of a National Museum of Natural History, Richard Owen
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- 2011
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- Title
- On the Extent and Aims of a National Museum of Natural History
- Subtitle
- Including the Substance of a Discourse on That Subject, Delivered at the Royal Institu
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Richard Owen
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Released
- 2011
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 146
- ISBN13
- 9781108038294
- Category
- Legal literature
- Description
- The landmark speech from 1862 advocates for the establishment of the Natural History Museum, emphasizing the importance of such an institution for public education and scientific advancement. It highlights the value of natural history in understanding the world and encourages investment in knowledge and discovery. The speech serves as a historical reflection on the cultural and educational priorities of the time, underlining the museum's role in fostering curiosity and learning for future generations.