In 1818 and 1819 the American chemist and mineralogist John Griscom (1774–1852) travelled to Europe to meet a variety of distinguished scientists and to tour museums, mineral collections and laboratory facilities. A keen observer, he gave a clear portrait of the state of European mineralogy at this time.

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