Summaries of books by Richard Holmes:
The Age of Wonder
How the Romantic Generation Discovered the Beauty and Terror of Science
Richard Holmes
The book explores the late 18th and early 19th centuries, a period when scientific exploration and romanticism intertwined, highlighting the lives and discoveries of figures like Joseph Banks, William Herschel, and Humphry Davy. It delves into their groundbreaking work in areas such as astronomy, chemistry, and botany, and examines how their contributions shaped the relationship between science and the humanities during the Romantic Age.
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Falling Upwards
How We Took to the Air
Richard Holmes
The book explores the history and adventures of ballooning, from its origins in the 18th century to its role in scientific discovery and imagination. It delves into the stories of pioneering aeronauts and the cultural impact of human flight's early days.
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