The Royal Institution

""The Royal Institution: Its Founder and Its First Professors"" is a historical book written by Bence Jones in 1871. The book explores the origins of the Royal Institution, a scientific research organization founded in London in 1799 by a group of prominent scientists and intellectuals. Jones delves into the lives and contributions of the Institution's first professors, including chemist Humphry Davy, physicist Michael Faraday, and astronomer William Herschel. He also discusses the early years of the Institution, its role in advancing scientific research, and its impact on the scientific community. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the history of one of the world's most renowned scientific institutions and the individuals who helped shape it.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.