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100 1 _aDavy, Humphry, Sir,
_d1778-1829
245 1 0 _aConsolations in Travel; or, the Last Days of a Philosopher
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-02-28
508 _aTranscribed from the 1889 Cassell & Company edition by David Price
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aDavy, Humphry, Sir, 1778-1829
653 _aChemists -- Great Britain -- Biography
700 1 _aMorley, Henry,
_d1822-1894
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17882
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