Discover the captivating journey of Cambridge University’s scientific revolution in “The Spirit of Enquiry” by Susannah Gibson. Explore how a geological field trip in 1819 sparked a transformation, moving Cambridge from a quiet academic institution to a global hub for scientific innovation. Witness the founding of the Cambridge Philosophical Society and its pivotal role in groundbreaking discoveries by figures like Charles Darwin and Lawrence Bragg. This compelling narrative unveils how the ‘spirit of inquiry’ championed by Adam Sedgwick and John Stevens Henslow fostered pivotal research, from evolutionary theory to x-ray diffraction, ultimately reshaping science and its impact on our world. A must-read for history and science enthusiasts from The Bookish Owl.