Humphry Davy: Life Beyond the Lamp
Download or Read eBook Humphry Davy: Life Beyond the Lamp PDF written by Raymond Lamont-Brown and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2004-05-13 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Raymond Lamont-Brown |
Publisher | : The History Press |
Total Pages | : 184 |
Release | : 2004-05-13 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780752495002 |
ISBN-13 | : 0752495003 |
Rating | : 4/5 (02 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Humphry Davy: Life Beyond the Lamp by : Raymond Lamont-Brown
Book excerpt: Born in Penzance in 1778, Humphry Davy's scientific reputation grew with his pioneering discoveries of nitrous oxide (laughing gas), sodium, calcium and the invention of the miners' Davy lamp.