02595cam a22003493u 4500 46869 UtSlPG 20260610134057.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 01004098 UtSlPG en iso639-1 Q Jones, Bence, 1814-1873 The Royal Institution: Its Founder and First Professors Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-09-17 Produced by Chris Curnow, Paul Clark and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Royal Institution: Its Founder and First Professors" by Bence Jones is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The primary focus of the work is an exploration of the Royal Institution's origins, detailing the impact of its founder, Count Rumford, and the key figures associated with the institution, including notable professors like Sir Humphry Davy and Michael Faraday. This book sheds light on the early development and scientific contributions of the Royal Institution, which played a pivotal role in advancing scientific knowledge. The opening of the book introduces readers to the historical context of the Royal Institution, beginning with a preface that emphasizes Count Rumford's significance in shaping the institution. Bence Jones outlines the collaborative efforts of early professors and highlights how their spirits and endeavors were instrumental in the institution's success. The narrative appears to intertwine personal anecdotes and detailed research, setting the stage for a comprehensive examination of both Rumford's visionary ideas and the accomplishments of the institution's early scholars. This mix of biography and history may appeal to readers interested in science, educational institutions, and the individuals who championed scientific advancement during the period. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Davy, Humphry, Sir, 1778-1829 Rumford, Benjamin, Graf von, 1753-1814 Young, Thomas, 1773-1829 Royal Institution of Great Britain https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46869 87708 87708