He published his diaries of the trip in 1839 and became one of the leading lights of London's scientific society.
他在 1839 年出版了他的旅行日记，成为伦敦科学协会的主要人物之一。
英语百科
Learned society
（重定向自Scientific society）
A learned society (also known as a learned academy, scholarly society or academic association) is an organization that exists to promote an academic discipline or profession, or a group of related disciplines or professions. Membership may be open to all, may require possession of some qualification, or may be an honor conferred by election.