The Gallery of Portraits: with Memoirs. Volume 1 (of 7)

"The Gallery of Portraits: with Memoirs. Volume 1" by Arthur Thomas Malkin is a collection of biographical portraits from the early 1800s, highlighting prominent figures in areas like literature and science by pairing images and stories of their lives. The volume begins with Dante Alighieri, exploring his early years, important relationships like the one with his muse Beatrice, and political issues during his time in Florence. The story then shifts to scientists like Sir Humphry Davy, detailing his early life as a scientist and his achievements in chemistry, including the invention of the safety lamp. Through visuals and detailed narratives, readers gain insights into each person's effect on the world and the historical background that shaped their lives.