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This chapter on Davy introduced me to several other people: poets, scientists, philosophers. The gas experiments were particularly disturbing! The field of chemistry replaces alchemy as elements are separated, studied, discovered. Really revolutionary. Davy blazes a trail for chemistry; broadens its scope. Man’s search for answers to the universe, meaning, continue to push God aside, yet… can’t get rid of Him!
— Jul 28, 2026 05:18PM
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Katia
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Never learned about Mungo Park before, but his stalwart and quiet temperament are admirable. Saddening that he does not survive, nor does his son in hopes of finding him.
pg. 219–my favorite quotation from him “Can the Being… who planted, watered, and brought to perfection…a thing which appears of so small importance, look with unconcern [upon man]… surely not!” He gets up, and goes on in assurance.
— Jul 16, 2026 12:34PM
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pg. 219–my favorite quotation from him “Can the Being… who planted, watered, and brought to perfection…a thing which appears of so small importance, look with unconcern [upon man]… surely not!” He gets up, and goes on in assurance.