It's been called the most important scientific book ever. A stunning claim, but certainly Charles Lyell's Principles of Geology, published in 1830, shook prevailing views of how Earth had been formed.

Sir CHARLES LYELL, whose death was re ported yesterday by telegraph, will live for centuries to come in his thoughts and ... View Full Article in Timesmachine » Advertisement ...

Sir Charles Lyell, the distinguished geologist, was buried in the north aisle of the nave of Westminster Abbey. He was the eldest son of Charles (d.1849) and Frances (Smith). The family moved from ...