Discovery in the age of wonder

So, I read this book, Discovery in the age of wonder by Richard Holmes. It is the most incredible book. full of ridiculous, brilliant people.
Mainly Joseph banks-[total fittie] and William Hershal-[my ideal man]
Their industry and determination, their passion for discovery is the reason we know so much today and I would really like to work with them as inspiration.
Joseph banks was part of cooks expedition to track the progress of Venus on Tahiti and William Hershal was the man who discovered Uranus.
I think what I'd like to do is focus on Hershal, as he is by far the most insane.