Memoirs of the Life of Sir Humphry Davy - Life of Sir Humphry Dav

This 1836 memoir of Humphry Davy (1778-1829) by his brother makes extensive use of Davy's personal and professional papers.

List of contents

Preface; 1. Sir Humphry Davy's parentage; 2. Advantages of his situation at Clifton; 3. His reception as a lecturer at the Royal Institution; 4. Laboratory of the Royal Institution; 5. Sketch of his scientific pursuits between 1800 and 1807; 6. Sketch of his scientific pursuits continued; 7. His electro-chemical discoveries; 8. Idea of resuming the medical profession; 9. Notices of his first continental tour.

Summary

Sir Humphry Davy (1778–1829) was a hugely influential chemist, inventor, and public lecturer who is recognised as one of the first professional scientists. This 1836 memoir by his brother John Davy makes use of family and personal papers to convey Sir Humphry's character as well as his scientific achievements.

Product details

• Authors: John Davy, Davy John
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 03.11.2011
• EAN: 9781108038508
• ISBN: 978-1-108-03850-8
• No. of pages: 526
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection -; Cambridge Library Collection - Physical Sciences; Memoirs of the Life of Sir Humphry Davy 2 Volume Set
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