in the name of science

[behindthechalet]

SO I've been reading this book called "The Age of Wonder: How the Romantic Generation Discovered the Beauty and Terror of Science," by Richard Holmes, about late 1700s/early 1800s science and Romanticism. And not only is it a good book, but there are some FINE looking gentlemen of science and letters in the photo sections. I had to share.

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[sherlockiangirl]

HELLO THERE, JOSEPH BANKS.

Thank you for introducing us ;D

[sophiedegrouchy]

I adore that book! (And, thanks to it, may have passed out muttering about Davy when I was put under for wisdom tooth removal surgery this summer...)

His portrait isn't particularly flattering, but I fell more than a little bit in love with Holmes' description of Sydney Parkinson.

[mlledesade]

I knew Michael Faraday was hot. I just couldn't find a picture to prove it. Thanks for sharing! :)