Chapter II: Preface: To Second Edition

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

MICHAEL FARADAY.