Humphry Davy, Poet and Philosopher

"Humphry Davy, Poet and Philosopher" by T. E. Thorpe is a biography from the 1800s that tells the story of Sir Humphry Davy, a man known for both his science and his poetry. The story starts with Davy's family history and his childhood in Cornwall. A key moment was his father's death, which pushed Davy to teach himself about science and other subjects. The beginning of the book highlights Davy's early schooling and how he became interested in chemistry, ideas, and writing poems and it makes clear that his love for his family, especially his mother, had a big impact on his life. The beginning of this book lays the groundwork for understanding how Davy would become important as a scientist and for his love of poetry.