The Life of Sir Humphry Davy, Bart., Ll.D.

'The Life of Sir Humphry Davy, Bart., Ll.D.' offers a detailed biographical account of the eminent British chemist and inventor, Sir Humphry Davy. Written by John Ayrton Paris shortly after Davy’s death, this biography explores the life and accomplishments of a man who served as President of the Royal Society and made significant contributions to the field of chemistry.The book delves into Davy’s early life, his scientific inquiries, and his numerous inventions, including the miner’s safety lamp. It also examines his relationships with other prominent scientists and intellectuals of his time. This biography provides valuable insights into the scientific community of the early 19th century and the life of one of its most influential figures. A fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of science and the life of a remarkable individual.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.