Lord Kelvin: An account of his scientific life and work by Andrew Gray

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Author Gray, Andrew, 1847-1925
LoC No. 09008091
Title Lord Kelvin: An account of his scientific life and work
Note Reading ease score: 49.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Summary "Lord Kelvin: An account of his scientific life and work" by Andrew Gray is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the life and scientific contributions of the renowned physicist Lord Kelvin, focusing on his discoveries and teachings that significantly influenced physical science and engineering fields. The opening of the work establishes the context and purpose of the book, clarifying that it is not a full biography but rather a focused narrative on Kelvin's scientific achievements. It begins with a discussion of Kelvin's family background, detailing his father's influence and early education at the University of Glasgow. Notably, this introduction sets the stage for a detailed examination of Kelvin's formative years and the initial impact of his academic experiences on his later groundbreaking work in thermodynamics and electricity. The narrative invites readers to appreciate the interplay between Kelvin's personal life and his contributions to science. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class QC: Science: Physics
Subject Kelvin, William Thomson, Baron, 1824-1907
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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