Displaying 1 of 1 2008 Format: Book Call Number: 509.4109 H752A 2008 Author: Holmes, Richard, 1945- Title: The age of wonder : how the romantic generation discovered the beauty and terror of science / Richard Holmes. Edition: 1st U.S. ed. Publisher, Date: New York : Pantheon Books, c2008. Description: xxi, 552 p., [16] p. of plates : ill. (some col.) ; 25 cm. Subjects: Science -- Great Britain -- History -- 18th century. Discoveries in science -- Great Britain -- History -- 18th century. Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. Contents: Joseph Banks in paradise -- Herschel on the moon -- Balloonists in heaven -- Herschel among the stars -- Mungo Park in Africa -- Davy on the gas -- Dr. Frankenstein and the soul -- Davy and the lamp -- Sorcerer and apprentice -- Young scientists. LCCN: 2008049587 ISBN: 9780375422225 0375422226 Items available: 2 Copies owned: 2 Current Holds: 0 Place Request Please select and request a specific volume by clicking one of the icons in the 'Availability' section below. Add to My List Share Expand All | Collapse All Availability Suggestions and more Large Cover Image Librarian's View Displaying 1 of 1
