Michael Faraday (1872)

By John Hall Gladstone

Book Overview

Michael Faraday (1872) is a biography written by John Hall Gladstone about the life and work of the renowned British scientist, Michael Faraday. The book explores Faraday's contributions to the fields of physics and chemistry, including his groundbreaking work on electromagnetism and his discovery of benzene. Gladstone delves into Faraday's childhood and early years, including his apprenticeship as a bookbinder and his introduction to science through attending lectures by Humphry Davy. The book also covers Faraday's time as a researcher at the Royal Institution in London, where he conducted his most significant experiments and made his most important discoveries.Throughout the book, Gladstone paints a picture of Faraday as a humble and dedicated scientist who was driven by a desire to understand the natural world. He also examines Faraday's personal life, including his marriage to Sarah Barnard and his religious beliefs.Overall, Michael Faraday (1872) provides a comprehensive and insightful look into the life and work of one of the most influential scientists of the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164168487
• ISBN13: 9781164168485
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"