Sir Humphry Davy was a renowned chemist and one of the most influential scientific minds of the 19th century. This collection of his works includes his agricultural lectures, in which he discusses the chemistry of soil and plant growth, as well as several other scientific lectures covering topics such as geology and electricity. With detailed annotations and a biography of Davy's life and work, this book is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of science.

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