Humphrey Davy was that strange amalgam - a Romantic Scientist. He was fond of composing verses, sketching, making fireworks, fishing and collecting minerals. This memoir, written by his son, brings both man and scientist to life, set against a backdrop of political and cultural revolution.
| ISBN: | 9780007111787 |
| Publication date: | 31st December 2019 |
| Author: | Richard Holmes |
| Publisher: | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 220 pages |
| Genres: |
Biography: science, technology and medicine |