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The Life And Times Of Goldsworthy: Gentleman Scientist and Inventor 1793-1875

The Life And Times Of Goldsworthy: Gentleman Scientist and Inventor 1793-1875

Gay W. Brack
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Goldsworthy Gurney trained as a surgeon in Cornwall but moved to London in 1820 to participate in the chemistry revolution led by Humphrey Davy and Michael Faraday. Successful as an inventor of laboratory equipment, lighting fixtures, and ventilating systems, he failed to convert his pioneering designs for steam locomotion into commercial success. His career illuminates the social and scientific communities that flourished alongside or under the shadow of Davy, Faraday, and Stephenson.
Language
English
Pages
285
Format
Hardcover
Release
May 01, 1999
ISBN 13
9780934223508

The Life And Times Of Goldsworthy: Gentleman Scientist and Inventor 1793-1875

Gay W. Brack
0/5 ( ratings)
Goldsworthy Gurney trained as a surgeon in Cornwall but moved to London in 1820 to participate in the chemistry revolution led by Humphrey Davy and Michael Faraday. Successful as an inventor of laboratory equipment, lighting fixtures, and ventilating systems, he failed to convert his pioneering designs for steam locomotion into commercial success. His career illuminates the social and scientific communities that flourished alongside or under the shadow of Davy, Faraday, and Stephenson.
Language
English
Pages
285
Format
Hardcover
Release
May 01, 1999
ISBN 13
9780934223508

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