Lord Kelvin

""Lord Kelvin: An Account of His Scientific Life and Work"" by Andrew Gray is a comprehensive biography of one of the most influential scientists of the 19th century, William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin. The book covers Kelvin's life from his early years in Belfast, Ireland, to his education at Cambridge, and his eventual rise to the position of professor of natural philosophy at the University of Glasgow.The book provides a detailed account of Kelvin's scientific achievements, including his work on the laws of thermodynamics, his contributions to the understanding of electricity and magnetism, and his development of the Kelvin scale of temperature measurement. The author also explores Kelvin's work in other areas, such as his involvement in the laying of the transatlantic telegraph cable and his contributions to the development of submarine telegraphy.Throughout the book, Gray paints a vivid picture of Kelvin's personality and character, highlighting his strong-willed nature, his passion for science, and his deep commitment to the pursuit of knowledge. The author also explores the controversies that surrounded Kelvin's work, including his controversial views on the age of the Earth and his opposition to the theory of evolution.Overall, ""Lord Kelvin: An Account of His Scientific Life and Work"" is an engaging and informative biography that offers a fascinating insight into the life and work of one of the most important scientists of the modern era.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.