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Jg Wood / Elliott & F Cdv
JOHN GEORGE WOOD English clergyman and writer on natural history
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In this carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph, we encounter the enigmatic figure of Reverend John George Wood (1827-1889), an English clergyman and prolific writer on natural history. The image, taken towards the end of his illustrious career, captures Wood in profile, his piercing gaze fixed on an unseen horizon. The photographer, Mary Evans Picture Library, has beautifully preserved this snapshot of history, offering us a glimpse into the life of a man who straddled the worlds of religion and science. Born in London in 1827, Wood was educated at Trinity College, Cambridge, and ordained as a deacon in the Church of England in 1852. However, his true passion lay in the natural world, and he soon began writing extensively on various aspects of natural history. His works, which ranged from botany and zoology to geology and archaeology, were published in numerous prestigious journals and earned him a reputation as a leading authority in his field. Despite his successful writing career, Wood remained committed to his role as a clergyman, serving various parishes throughout England. His unique perspective as both a man of the cloth and a naturalist allowed him to explore the connections between science and spirituality, and his writings often reflected this interdisciplinary approach. The CDV photograph of Wood, taken in 1889, captures the intellectual intensity and quiet determination of a man who dedicated his life to the pursuit of knowledge. With his keen eyes and furrowed brow, he seems poised to delve deeper into the mysteries of the natural world, leaving a lasting legacy for future generations to explore. This evocative image serves as a poignant reminder of Wood's significant contributions to the fields of natural history and theology, and the enduring fascination that these disciplines hold for us today.
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