FOREIGN ASSOCIATE OF THE INSTITUTE OF FRANCE, ETC.
SMITH, ELDER AND CO. CORNHILL.
"Vita enim mortuorum in memoria vivorum est posita."-Cic. Philip. ix.
"The affections are their own justification. The Light of Love in our hearts, is a satisfactory evidence that there is a body of warmth in the minds of our friends or kindred, whence that Light has proceeded."-WORDSWORTH, Essay upon Epitaphs.
Particulars of his infancy and early youth, of his school education-
Studies after leaving school-Extracts from his earliest note-books-
Portions of his early poetry-The course of his studies further illus-
trated by extracts-Anecdotes of this period of his life, relating to his
habits, feelings, and pursuits-His application to chemistry, first
entered on as a branch of medical studies-Rapid advance-Appointed
Superintendent of the Pneumatic Institution
Letter to his mother on quitting home-Advantages of his situation at
Clifton-Character of Dr. Beddoes-Of Mr. Poole-Notices of his
researches, in connexion with his philosophical opinions-Extracts
from his note-books, illustrative of the same-First visit home-Lines
on the occasion-Further extracts from note-books, showing his
varied pursuits, and modes of sentiment and thought-Fragments of
a poem-Happy life and aspirations-Letters expressive of these-
Accepts an appointment in the Royal Institution-List of his publi-
cations whilst at Clifton.
His reception as a Lecturer at the Royal Institution-Circumstances
favouring his success-His manner as a Lecturer-As an Experi-
menter-His Habits at this time, and manner of living-Notice of
his principal Scientific Labours and Discoveries between 1801 and
1807-Dangerous Illness in 1807-Lines written after his Recovery-
Farther Notice of his Labours and Discoveries, from 1807 to 1812-
Circumstances of his Personal History-His Marriage in 1812, and
Relinquishment of the Professorship of Chemistry at the Royal
Institution - Extracts from his Note-Book in Verse and Prose,
whilst at the Institution...
Habits after his marriage, and devotion to science-His first visit to
the Continent-His researches on Iodine-Brief characters of some of
his Contemporaries-Verses written in travelling-His scientific
labours in Italy-Extracts from his Journal in the Tyrol in 1814 and
1815-Anecdote from Sir Walter Scott-Return to England-
Researches on Fire-damp, and discovery of a Safety Lamp-Public
dinner at Newcastle, and acknowledgments in 1817-Extracts from
his note-books on various subjects, philosophical, political, religious-
His second visit to the Continent-His journal of an excursion into
the Tyrol-Verses written at the Baths of Lucca-Notice of further
scientific labours abroad and at home...
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Death of Sir Joseph Banks in 1820, whom he succeeds as President of
the Royal Society-Particulars of him in connection with this office-
Observations on it-Notices of his continued scientific labours; espe-
cially on magnetism and the liquefaction of the gases-Verses on Lord
Byron-Researches on the corrosion and on the protection of the
copper sheathing of vessels-Journal of an excursion in Norway and
Sweden in 1824-His declining health in 1825-Specimens of his
poetry at that time- His last election as president of the Royal
Society.
Experiences a paralytic attack-Third visit to Italy through France-
Particulars of him whilst at Ravenna-Verses written there-
Extracts from his note-books and journals relative to his occupations,
feelings, and course of travel-His return to England and visit to
Mr. Poole-Salmonia, or Days of Fly-fishing-Notice of him as an
angler-His last journey into Italy-Extracts from his journals with
letters relative to this time-Paralytic seizure at Rome; account of
this illness—Particulars of his journey to Geneva, and of his death
-Notice of his last work, his "Consolations in Travel”. Particulars
of his person, disposition, and habits-Letters illustrative of his feel-
ings-Portraits of him-Estimates of his character by Mr. Andrew
Knight, Dr. Henry, Mr. Poole, and an American - Concluding
Remarks..
Particulars of his infancy and early youth, of his school education— Studies after leaving school-Extracts from his earliest note-booksPortions of his early poetry-The course of his studies further illustrated by extracts-Anecdotes of this period of his life, relating to his habits, feelings, and pursuits-His application to chemistry, first entered on as a branch of medical studies-Rapid advance-Appointed Superintendent of the Pneumatic Institution.
THE most important part of the history of a man of science is necessarily recorded in his works. This feeling, strongly entertained, has induced me to engage in the present undertaking, of giving to the world as complete an edition as possible of all my brother's writings.
Something more, however, is required to satisfy that laudable curiosity which has created Biography. In a former publication I attempted to pourtray his life in various detail, both as a man and as a philo
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