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Silvanus Phillips Thompson supported scientists who did science for their own personal edification, in their free time. He believed that such work was edifying, and valuable to society, which reflected his Quaker religious views. The scientific career is seen as not just a job, but a way of life.

Letters left by the chemist Raphael Meldola show how Herbert Spencer's work was viewed by leading intellectuals in Britain just after his death in 1903. They show that the details of his work were largely forgotten and that there was division amongst Meldola's correspondents over the campaign, led by Meldola, to have a memorial tablet for Herbert Spence placed in Westminster Abbey.

Comments on the failed efforts of chemist Raphael Meldola to memorialize the role of Herbert Spencer in Westminister Abbey. Where the names of persons who signed Meldola's petition can be found; Contents of letters; Information on `Synthetic Philosophy,' final volume of Herbert Spencer; What the Meldola letters indicated.

Focuses on the resources and laboratory work of William Crookes. Socio-cultural aspects of the history of science; Family support and pre-1871 background; Career history of Crookes; Success within the scientific profession; Presents a chart related to Observing crystal in a vacua; Value of Crooke's assistant; Student exercise in the extraction and analysis of selenium compounds.