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LoC No.: 01004098
Title: The Royal Institution: Its Founder and First Professors
Note: Reading ease score: 58.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "The Royal Institution: Its Founder and First Professors" by Bence Jones is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The primary focus of the work is an exploration of the Royal Institution's origins, detailing the impact of its founder, Count Rumford, and the key figures associated with the institution, including notable professors like Sir Humphry Davy and Michael Faraday. This book sheds light on the early development and scientific contributions of the Royal Institution, which played a pivotal role in advancing scientific knowledge. The opening of the book introduces readers to the historical context of the Royal Institution, beginning with a preface that emphasizes Count Rumford's significance in shaping the institution. Bence Jones outlines the collaborative efforts of early professors and highlights how their spirits and endeavors were instrumental in the institution's success. The narrative appears to intertwine personal anecdotes and detailed research, setting the stage for a comprehensive examination of both Rumford's visionary ideas and the accomplishments of the institution's early scholars. This mix of biography and history may appeal to readers interested in science, educational institutions, and the individuals who championed scientific advancement during the period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Jones, Bence, 1814-1873
EBook No.: 46869
Published: Sep 17, 2014
Downloads: 66
Language: English
Subject: Davy, Humphry, Sir, 1778-1829
Subject: Rumford, Benjamin, Graf von, 1753-1814
Subject: Young, Thomas, 1773-1829
Subject: Royal Institution of Great Britain
LoCC: Science
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 01004098
Title: The Royal Institution: Its Founder and First Professors
Note: Reading ease score: 58.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow, Paul Clark and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Royal Institution: Its Founder and First Professors" by Bence Jones is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The primary focus of the work is an exploration of the Royal Institution's origins, detailing the impact of its founder, Count Rumford, and the key figures associated with the institution, including notable professors like Sir Humphry Davy and Michael Faraday. This book sheds light on the early development and scientific contributions of the Royal Institution, which played a pivotal role in advancing scientific knowledge. The opening of the book introduces readers to the historical context of the Royal Institution, beginning with a preface that emphasizes Count Rumford's significance in shaping the institution. Bence Jones outlines the collaborative efforts of early professors and highlights how their spirits and endeavors were instrumental in the institution's success. The narrative appears to intertwine personal anecdotes and detailed research, setting the stage for a comprehensive examination of both Rumford's visionary ideas and the accomplishments of the institution's early scholars. This mix of biography and history may appeal to readers interested in science, educational institutions, and the individuals who championed scientific advancement during the period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Jones, Bence, 1814-1873
EBook No.: 46869
Published: Sep 17, 2014
Downloads: 66
Language: English
Subject: Davy, Humphry, Sir, 1778-1829
Subject: Rumford, Benjamin, Graf von, 1753-1814
Subject: Young, Thomas, 1773-1829
Subject: Royal Institution of Great Britain
LoCC: Science
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.