Red Letter Days of My Life, Vol. 2 of 2 (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
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Print on Demand. This book delves into the lives and minds of prominent figures in Victorian science and society, offering a fascinating glimpse into a pivotal era of intellectual and social transformation. The author blends personal anecdotes and insightful observations to paint a vivid portrait of the time period, highlighting the interplay between scientific advancement, social attitudes, and personal beliefs. We encounter renowned figures such as Michael Faraday, the pioneering electrician, and Philip Gosse, the naturalist, whose struggles and triumphs illuminate the complex relationship between scientific inquiry and the realities of daily life. The author explores the evolving role of science in Victorian society, highlighting the increasing fascination with scientific discovery while simultaneously examining the skepticism and anxieties surrounding the implications of new knowledge. Through engaging accounts of social gatherings, scientific debates, and the emergence of spiritualism as a cultural phenomenon, the author reveals the intellectual ferment and cultural dynamism of the Victorian era. The book underscores the enduring significance of the period's scientific breakthroughs and the enduring impact of its intellectual debates on the course of history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.…
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- Title
- Red Letter Days of My Life, Vol. 2 of 2 (Classic Reprint)
- Author
- Cornelia A. H. Crosse
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Book Type
- print-on-demand item
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1330722388
- ISBN 13
- 9781330722381
- Seller catalogs
- Biography and Autobiography
A richly textured memoir of Victorian science and culture, told through intimate, firsthand recollections.
This volume gathers vivid scenes with Faraday and other icons, blending scientific inquiry with personal life.
In these pages, the author recounts memorable visits, discussions, and encounters that reveal the human side of great minds. From early conversations at the Royal Institution to the quiet warmth of private salons, the narrative weaves science, society, and daily life into a portrait of a vibrant era. Readers accompany the author and her husband as they navigate laboratories, lectures, and the friendships that shaped a century of discovery.
The collection blends personal memory with historical texture, offering glimpses of labs, prominent figures, and the social networks that supported groundbreaking work. It moves between science’s grand questions and the small, telling details that illuminate character, ambition, and the joys of scholarly life.
- Scenes of Faraday, his humor, and the human moments behind landmark experiments.
- A tour of the Royal Institution workshops and the old laboratory’s atmosphere, including discussions on electro-chemistry and natural philosophy.
- Profiles of figures like Alexander Knox and Kinglake, with their wit, intellect, and lasting friendships.
- Letters and anecdotes from Miss Marianne North and other contemporaries that illuminate scientific travel and observation.
Ideal for readers who enjoy historical memoirs, Victorian science, and close-knit portraits of the people who shaped modern knowledge.
ALEXANDER KNOX AND HIS FRIENDS. RED-LETTER DAYS OF MY LIFE, Vol. II
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