The Royal Institution: Its Founder and First Professors

"The Royal Institution: Its Founder and First Professors" by Bence Jones is a historical exploration of a key scientific organization in Britain. The book tells the story of the Royal Institution's beginnings, with a spotlight on its founder, Count Rumford, and the important professors, like Sir Humphry Davy and Michael Faraday, that made it what it was. Jones shows how the institution grew and contributed to science through the work of these people. The book starts by introducing the reader to the time period and explaining how Count Rumford’s vision helped the institution succeed while also sharing stories and research so the reader can get to know Rumford and the early scholars, making it interesting for those who like science, education, and learning about the people who pushed scientific progress forward.