Thomas Ignatius Maria Forster

Thomas Ignatius Maria Forster ( born November 9, 1789 in London, † February 2nd 1860 in Brussels ) was an English naturalist. He was the eldest son of the botanist Thomas Furley Forster ( 1761-1825 ).

Forster was a private scholar and resulted mainly from astronomical and meteorological studies.

He was a member of the Royal Astronomical Society.

Writings

  • Researches About Atmospheric Phenomena. London 1812. 2nd edition 1823.
  • Reflections on the destructive operation of spirituous liquor. London 1812.
  • Pocket Encyclopedia of Natural Phenomena. After the manuscripts of his father. In 1826.
  • Observations on the influence of air pressure on the ear. Frankfurt 1835.
  • Observations sur l' influence of Cometes. , 1836.
  • Pan, a Pastoral. Brussels 1840.
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