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100 1 _aMalkin, Arthur Thomas
245 1 4 _aThe Gallery of Portraits: with Memoirs. Volume 1 (of 7)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2017-07-05
505 0 _aDante -- Sir H. Davy -- Kosciusko -- Flaxman -- Copernicus -- Milton -- Jas. Watt -- Turenne -- Hon. R. Boyle -- Sir I. Newton -- Michael Angelo -- Moliere -- C. J. Fox -- Bossuet -- Lorenzo de Medici -- Geo. Buchanan -- Fénélon -- Sir C. Wren -- Corneille -- Halley -- Sully -- N. Poussin -- Harvey -- Sir J. Banks.
508 _aProduced by Richard Tonsing, Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Gallery of Portraits: with Memoirs. Volume 1" by Arthur Thomas Malkin is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This multi-volume collection provides portraits and biographical sketches of notable figures from various fields, likely emphasizing significant contributions to literature, science, and art. The book offers readers insights into the lives and legacies of individuals such as Dante Alighieri, Sir Humphry Davy, and Kosciusko, blending visual depictions with detailed narratives about each person's impact on culture and society. The opening of this volume presents detailed accounts of several prominent figures, beginning with Dante Alighieri. It narrates his formative years, influences, and the seminal moments of his life, such as his complex relationship with his muse, Beatrice, and his political struggles in Florence during a tumultuous period. The latter part of the opening discusses Sir Humphry Davy, focusing on his early life, scientific achievements, and contributions to chemistry, such as the invention of the safety lamp, showcasing how each figure's life story intertwines with their historical context. The combination of biographical depth and visual artistry promises a rich exploration of the intellectual and cultural currents of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBiography
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55047
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