Fragmentary Remains: Literary And Scientific, Of Sir Humphry Davy, With A Sketch Of His And Selections From His Correspondence (1858)

Fragmentary Remains: Literary and Scientific, of Sir Humphry Davy, with a Sketch of His Life and Selections from His Correspondence is a book written by Humphry Davy, a renowned chemist and inventor from the 19th century. This book is a compilation of his literary and scientific works, which were left unfinished or unpublished at the time of his death.The book includes an introduction that provides a brief overview of Davy's life and achievements. It also includes a selection of his letters to friends and colleagues, which offer insights into his thoughts and ideas on various subjects.The literary works included in the book are primarily poems and essays, which showcase Davy's talent for writing as well as his scientific knowledge. The scientific works, on the other hand, cover a range of topics including chemistry, electricity, and magnetism.Overall, Fragmentary Remains offers readers a unique glimpse into the mind of one of the greatest scientific minds of the 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science or the life and works of Sir Humphry Davy.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.