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From: Jack Gibson <J.Gibson~at~lib.gla.ac.uk>
Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2003 10:12:53 +0100
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Hi,

I've been asked by a reader to confirm the date and source, if possible, of
the following piece of information. Sometime in 1859, Jules Verne claimed to
have witnessed Aurora Borealis in Glasgow.

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks for your help,

Jack

Dr Jack Gibson
Physical and Mathematical Sciences Librarian
University of Glasgow
Glasgow University Library Room 706
Hillhead Street
Glasgow
G12 8QE

http://www.lib.gla.ac.uk/Staff/J.Gibson/index.html
 
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