02229cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000060010610000350011224500630014726400510021030000470026133600260030833700260033433800360036050000310039650800710042752011930049853400450169165300340173665300430177070000300181385600430184399900170188617882UtSlPG20260610133422.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aQ1 aDavy, Humphry, Sir,d1778-182910aConsolations in Travel; or, the Last Days of a Philosopher 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2006-02-28  aTranscribed from the 1889 Cassell & Company edition by David Price  a"Consolations in Travel; or, the Last Days of a Philosopher" by Sir Humphry Davy is a philosophical work written in the early 19th century. It explores profound themes of human existence, nature, faith, and reason, weaving together Davy's reflections as he grapples with his mortality. The narrative appears to take the form of dialogues, rich in historical and scientific observations, embodying the author's contemplations during his final days.  At the start of the book, readers are introduced to Sir Humphry Davy as he reminisces about his time in Rome, sharing intimate conversations with two friends, Ambrosio and Onuphrio. Their discussions range from the magnificence of ancient ruins and the decline of civilizations to deeper philosophical inquiries about religion, the essence of humanity, and the progression of societies through history. Davy's vision—a supernatural experience—serves as a catalyst for examining mankind's evolution, the nature of spirituality, and the interconnectedness of enlightenment and matter. This opening sets the stage for a thoughtful exploration of existence that is both personal and universal. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aDavy, Humphry, Sir, 1778-1829  aChemists -- Great Britain -- Biography1 aMorley, Henry,d1822-189440uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17882  c59268d59268