The Life Of Sir Humphry Davy (1831)

By John Ayrton Paris

Book Overview

The Life of Sir Humphry Davy is a biography written by John Ayrton Paris in 1831. The book chronicles the life of Sir Humphry Davy, a prominent English chemist and inventor who made significant contributions to the fields of electrochemistry and thermodynamics. The biography provides a comprehensive overview of Davy's life, from his humble beginnings as the son of a woodcarver to his rise to prominence as a member of the Royal Society and the president of the Royal Society of London. The book also delves into Davy's personal life, exploring his relationships with family, friends, and colleagues. Throughout the biography, Paris highlights Davy's scientific achievements, including his discovery of several chemical elements, his development of the Davy lamp, and his groundbreaking work on the nature of heat and electricity. The Life of Sir Humphry Davy is an informative and engaging account of one of the most influential figures in the history of science.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: 1104497352
• ISBN13: 9781104497354
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 564 Pages
• Weight: 2.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"