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The Mineral World of John Ruskin by Roy E. Starkey
An engaging exploration of Ruskin’s passion for minerals, geology, and the mountains. Part biography and part visual study, this book details how Ruskin’s collection of thousands of specimens sustained him throughout his life.
Contains over 520 photographs and diagrams, including 350 previously unpublished images of specimens from Ruskin’s collection
Draws on collections here at Brantwood, the Natural History Museum, Ruskin Museum, Guild of St. George and more.
Hardback Published by British Mineralogy Publications 2026
