Lyell's reception in the continent of Europe

After the publication of the 'Principles of Geology' the name of Charles Lyell became well known among European geologists. However, the diffusion of his works and the intensity of the debates on his ideas were different throughout the continent. This paper will attempt to analyze some aspects of Lyell's reception in Europe, emphasizing the role of the translations of fundamental works such as the 'Principles of Geology' and the 'Elements of Geology', as well as their influence on the first textbooks of geology published in Europe especially from the 1840s onward. Some significant examples of 19th century European reactions to Lyell's geology, and in particular to his uniformitarian statements will be pointed out, in order to show the extent of Lyell's influence.