Project Gutenberg 2017-06-07 Public domain in the USA. 306 Thorpe, T. E. (Thomas Edward) 1845 1925 Thorpe, T. E. (Thomas Edward), Sir Thorpe, Thomas Edward Thorpe, Edward Humphry Davy, Poet and Philosopher Produced by Sonya Schermann, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Humphry Davy, Poet and Philosopher" by T. E. Thorpe is a biographical account written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the life and contributions of Sir Humphry Davy, a significant figure in the scientific community who was also recognized for his poetic sensibility. The narrative explores Davy's early years, his education, and the influences that shaped his character and work, emphasizing both his scientific endeavors and literary talent. The opening of the book introduces readers to Davy's background, tracing his lineage and early life in Penzance, Cornwall. It highlights pivotal moments that shaped his trajectory, such as the death of his father, which motivated him to pursue an ambitious course of self-education and scientific inquiry. The text elaborates on his early education and the development of his interests in chemistry, philosophy, and poetry, setting the stage for his later accomplishments and influence in the scientific world, as well as his enduring affection for his family, particularly his mother. Overall, the opening presents a foundation that foreshadows Davy's significance as both a scientist and a poet. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 52.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Davy, Humphry, Sir, 1778-1829 QD Text Category: Biographies Category: Science - Chemistry/Biochemistry 556454 2025-06-22T04:52:52.432718 text/html 525231 2024-10-23T02:11:06 text/html 811772 2025-06-22T04:53:02.515713 application/epub+zip 810420 2025-06-22T04:52:54.644678 application/epub+zip 285474 2025-06-22T04:52:53.519708 application/epub+zip 963364 2025-06-22T04:53:08.236595 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 917857 2025-06-22T04:53:01.441669 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 393877 2022-09-25T00:21:36.860329 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 491920 2025-06-22T04:52:51.419688 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 472043 2024-10-23T02:11:06 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16616 2025-06-22T04:53:08.401597 application/rdf+xml 9716 2025-06-22T04:52:53.655669 image/jpeg 1893 2025-06-22T04:52:53.587669 image/jpeg 721351 2025-06-22T04:52:52.495721 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia