"I wish I had the space to detail the many excellences of this work. I can only say that this is both a good read and the best introduction I know to Faraday and the Royal Institution."-L. Pearce Williams, Isis"This volume can be thoroughly recommended to all. Like only the best reads it gives one an appetite to learn more about its topics."-Sir Hermann Bondi, Cambridge Evening News"Many volumes have been written about Faraday and his works, but this book is a gem."-Sir Geoffrey Allen, Chemistry and Industry"… excellent book …"-D. Allen Bromley"As a counter to current political conceits about science, as a window on to a unique and historical institution, and as an inspirational account of one man's triumphant progress in science, this book is warmly recommended."-Colin Russell, Times Higher Education Supplement"The book is generously and imaginatively illustrated and is directed to the general reader … Thomas writes with eloquence and grace … an admirable addition to the canon."-Derek A. Davenport, Bulletin for the History of Chemistry"… readable, accessible, and admirably captures the spirit of celebration … Thomas has struck his target quite accurately. There is enough here to interest the nonspecialist while professional scientists with a passing acquaintance with Faraday will discover several things that they had not previously appreciated … It is difficult for the reader not to be caught up by Thomas's enthusiasm both for Faraday the man and for the moral and scientific ideals that he came to represent."-New Scientist"… it offers a lively and accessible introduction to his life and work, and especially to his relationship with the Royal Institution."-Bruce J. Hunt, Science
