Memoirs of the Life of Sir Humphry Davy |
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| Author:
| Davy, John |
| Series title: | Cambridge Library Collection - Physical Sciences Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-108-03852-2 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2011 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Multiple-item retail product |
| List Price: | USD $113.00 |
Book Description:
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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 letters and personal papers to convey Sir Humphry's character as well as scientific achievements.
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 letters and personal papers to convey Sir Humphry's character as well as scientific achievements.