This book tells the inspiring story of Sir Humphry Davy, a brilliant scientist and inventor who revolutionized the mining industry with his invention of the safety lamp. It provides a detailed account of his life and work, as well as the historical context in which he lived. Written with a lively and engaging style, it is an enjoyable and informative read for anyone interested in science, history, or biographies. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Born in Penzance in 1778, Humphry Davy's scientific reputation grew with his pioneering discoveries of nitrous oxide (laughing gas), sodium, calcium and the invention of the miners' Davy lamp.