The Life of Sir Humphry Davy, Bart. LL.D., Volume 1 (of 2)

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Paris, John Ayrton, 1785-1856

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Life of Sir Humphry Davy, Bart. LL.D., Volume 1" by John Ayrton Paris is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This biography delves into the life and accomplishments of Sir Humphry Davy, a renowned chemist, and the significant discoveries that marked his influence on the scientific community. The text explores Davy's origins, education, and early experiments that laid the foundation for his later prominence. The opening of the biography establishes the premise of the work by addressing the fascination people have towards the lives of great individuals, emphasizing the difficulty of capturing their essence accurately. It introduces Sir Humphry Davy, detailing his birth in Cornwall and providing a glimpse into his childhood and education, revealing a proclivity for chemistry and an early talent for poetry. The narrative highlights anecdotes that showcase his experimental curiosity and intellectual vigor, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of his scientific achievements and relationships that shaped his future contributions to science. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Chris Curnow, Mary Akers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 50.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2014-04-15