Anderson, Tempest (1846-1913), ophthalmic surgeon and vulcanologist

1 letter, signed and dated, addressed to Professor William Boyd Dawkins.

1905

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Anderson, Tempest (1846-1913), ophthalmic surgeon and vulcanologist, born in York. Anderson specialized in eye diseases, becoming consulting ophthalmic surgeon at York County Hospital. He combined his career with worldwide travel and scientific study. Anderson's main amateur interests were geology (particularly vulcanology), photography, and mountaineering. He died of heat apoplexy or enteric fever in 1813. A full description of his life and work can be found in the Dictionary of National Biography.