Publisher's Synopsis
Sketches of the Royal Society and Royal Society Club is a book written by John Barrow and published in 1849. The book provides a detailed account of the Royal Society, its members, and its activities during the 18th and 19th centuries. Barrow, who was a member of the Royal Society himself, offers an insider's perspective on the workings of this prestigious scientific organization.The book is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on the history of the Royal Society, its founding members, and its early years. Barrow provides a fascinating account of the Society's early experiments and discoveries, including the development of the microscope and the discovery of oxygen.The second part of the book is devoted to the Royal Society Club, a social club for members of the Society. Barrow describes the Club's meetings, which were held in the Society's rooms in London, and provides biographical sketches of some of its most prominent members. These include scientists, politicians, and other notable figures of the time.Throughout the book, Barrow's writing is lively and engaging, and he provides a wealth of interesting anecdotes and details about the Society and its members. Sketches of the Royal Society and Royal Society Club is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of science and the development of scientific institutions in Britain.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
