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This collection, "The Collected Works Of Sir Humphry Davy... Miscellaneous Papers And Researches, Especially On The Safety-lamp, And Flame, And On The Protection Of The Copper Sheathing Of Ships, From 1815 To 1828", showcases the breadth of Davy's scientific inquiries and their practical applications. Focusing on his groundbreaking work from 1815 to 1828, the book highlights Davy's research into the safety lamp for miners, his investigations into the nature of flame, and his efforts to protect copper sheathing on ships from corrosion. These papers offer insights into the scientific challenges of the early 19th century and Davy's innovative solutions. The collection is valuable for historians of science, chemists, engineers, and anyone interested in the intersection of scientific discovery and technological advancement during the Industrial Revolution. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.