Professor Secord is giving the lectures on Monday 25 February, Tuesday 26 February and Wednesday 27 February, at 5.00 pm in the Yusuf Hamied Theatre, Christ's College.

Monday 25 February: 'Fantastic voyages: Humphry Davy's "Consolations in travel"'

Tuesday 26 February: 'The conduct of gentlemen: John Herschel's "Preliminary discourse on the study of natural philosophy"'

Wednesday 27 February: 'Nature for the people: George Combe's "Constitution of man"'

The final lecture on Wednesday 27 February will be followed by a reception in the Old Library at Christ's from 6.00 pm to 7.00 pm. A small selection of books related to the lecture series will also be on display.

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