The very favourable reception which my book has met with, both from the press and the public, seems to call for my grateful acknowledgment on the issue of a second edition.

In revising the former, I have added some further particulars about Faraday, especially in regard to "his method of working;" and an engraving from a photograph by Watkins, which best recalls to my recollection the features and the usual expression of the genial philosopher.


CONTENTS.

SECT.PAGE
I.—The Story of his Life[1]
II.—Study of his Character[60]
III.—Fruits of his Experience[94]
IV.—His Method of Working[123]
V.—The Value of his Discoveries[146]
Supplementary Portraits[167]
Appendix:—List of Honorary Fellowships, etc.[173]
Index[176]