CONTENTS

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Chap. I.—Early Life, Training, and Travel[1]
Chap. II.—Life at the Royal Institution[35]
Chap. III.—Scientific Researches—First Period[75]
Chap. IV.—Scientific Researches—Second Period[102]
Chap. V.—Scientific Researches—Third Period[172]
Chap. VI.—Middle and Later Life[222]
Chap. VII.—Views on the Pursuit of Science and on Education[261]
Chap. VIII.—Religious Views[286]