Reviews of Hugh Miller: Stonemason, Geologist, Writer
"... a remarkable account of the life of this extraordinary Scotsman ... Hugh Miller is superbly written, clear and readily accessible ... strongly recommended to historians of science, lay naturalists and any reader interested in Scottish life and history."
Nature
"[Hugh Miller had one of] the most fascinating minds that 19th century Scotland produced. Michael Taylor’s excellent new biography goes a long way to restoring Miller to the prominence he deserves. ... an eminently readable account of a fascinating man ... this is the most rounded portrait of Miller that’s been written in recent times..."
George Rosie for The Scotsman
"... packed with detail and illustrations, is a marvel of compression, and a very easy read for a work of the highest academic standards."
Hugh's News, the Newsletter of The Friends of Hugh Miller
"... an engaging portrait of not only one of Scotland’s most influential figures, but also of a man who led a wholly remarkable – and thoroughly engaging – life."
Life and Work
"... well worth reading to understand the context of Miller’s life, his impact on Scottish geology, and as an introduction to his writing."
John Muir Trust Journal
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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. With the benefit of research for the 2002 conferences, this biography looks at the self-educated man, a figure of renown in the 19th century.
