Abstract
In GCG, 4(1), 26 there was a reference to a C.G. Danford (d.l928) of Reighton Hall, and later of Folkestone. T. Sheppard, writing in 1928, described him as 'a keen naturalist and sportsman, and a great traveller'. He added that Danford was at one period 'interested in vineyards in Hungary' and that 'he collected a wealth of folklore and other information relating to Central Europe'. Sheppard also refers to Danford's interest in geology and zoology - he apparently made collections of mammals which were presented to the British Museum. Is this Danford related to the Mr and Mrs C.G. Danford who were the dedicatees of George Maw's monograph of the genus Crocus. (London, 1886)? They travelled...
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.