Humphry Davy books in order
British chemist
- Lived
- 1778–1829
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 3
Humphry Davy published 3 books, beginning with Elements of Chemical Philosophy (1812).
Updated September 2026
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Elements of Chemical Philosophy
Humphry Davy's most-read book.
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Elements of Chemical Philosophy (1812)
Elements of Agricultural Chemistry (1813)
Salmonia (1832)
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About Humphry Davy
Sir Humphry Davy, 1st Baronet was a British chemist and inventor who invented the Davy lamp and an early form of arc lamp. He is also remembered for isolating, by using electricity, several elements for the first time: potassium and sodium in 1807 and calcium, strontium, barium, magnesium, and boron the following year, and for discovering the elemental nature of chlorine and iodine. Davy also studied the forces involved in these separations, inventing the new field of electrochemistry. He is credited with discovering clathrate hydrates.
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Humphry Davy FAQ
- How many books has Humphry Davy written?
- Humphry Davy published 3 books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Humphry Davy's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Elements of Chemical Philosophy.
- What is Humphry Davy's last book?
- Elements of Agricultural Chemistry (1813).
- What is Humphry Davy's most famous book?
- Elements of Chemical Philosophy (1812) is Humphry Davy's most widely read book.
- Can I read Humphry Davy's books for free?
- Yes. 3 books by Humphry Davy are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.