Life of Sir Humphry Davy

Klappentext The official biography of the eminent chemist and inventor Sir Humphry Davy (1778 1829)! first published in 1831. Zusammenfassung Sir Humphry Davy (1778–1829) was an influential chemist, inventor, and public lecturer recognised as one of the first professional scientists. These volumes, first published in 1831, contain his official biography, providing fascinating insights into his life and scientific studies. Volume 2 describes his work between 1812 and 1829. Inhaltsverzeichnis 10. Mr. Faraday's introduction to Sir H. Davy; 11. Collieries of the north of England; 12. Sir Humphry Davy suggests a chemical method for unrolling the ancient papyri; 13. The liquefaction of chlorine gas first effected by Mr. Faraday, and witnessed by the author; 14. The failure of the ship protectors a source of great vexation to Davy; 15. Sir H. Davy's paper on the phenomena of volcanoes; A general review of the history of chemical science, and of the revolutions produced in its doctrines by the discoveries of Sir Humphry Davy; Appendix - Will of Sir Humphry Davy.

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• Authors: John Ayrton Paris, Paris John Ayrton
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 02.06.2011
• EAN: 9781108073196
• ISBN: 978-1-108-07319-6
• No. of pages: 474
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection -; Cambridge Library Collection - Physical Sciences; The Life of Sir Humphry Davy 2 Volume Set
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Chemistry > Physical chemistry; Non-fiction book > Nature, technology > Biographies, autobiographies; SCIENCE / Chemistry / Physical & Theoretical, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Science & Technology, Biography: science, technology & medicine, Physical Chemistry, Biography: science, technology and medicine