Consolations in Travel: Or the Last Days of a Philosopher (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Humphry Davy Bart

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0331761882 ISBN 13: 9780331761887

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A compelling portrait of a great scientist at the end of his days, Consolations in Travel reveals how Humphry Davy’s life bridged reason and faith.

Written as he faced illness, the book blends personal reflection, travel scenes, and conversations that illuminate his mind, character, and enduring curiosity.

Drawing on Davy’s early interests, his laboratory experiments, and the international honors that crowned his career, the work traces a path from schoolboy spark to world‑leading chemistry. It captures the energy of his lectures, his friendships, and the forces that shaped his approach to science, faith, and the mysteries of Nature.
What you’ll experience

• A vivid sense of Davy’s scientific journey, from gas experiments to galvanism innovations
• Insights into how knowledge and belief intertwined in the late 18th and early 19th centuries
• Scenes of travel and moments of reflection written during a period of illness
• A thoughtful exploration of science, philosophy, and the meaning of a life spent in inquiry

Ideal for readers who enjoy science history, biographical portraits, and thoughtful reflections on the relationship between faith and reason.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331761882
• ISBN 13: 9780331761887
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 204