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Title: The Story of Electricity
Note: Reading ease score: 51.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Robert Rowe, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "The Story of Electricity" by John Munro is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work aims to present the fundamental principles of electrical science to a general audience, detailing the various sources and applications of electricity that have developed chiefly in the 19th century. Munro explores topics like frictional and chemical electricity, magnetism, and the technological implications of electricity in communication and power generation. At the start of the book, Munro establishes the significance of understanding electricity, indicating its vital role in the modern world. He begins with simple experiments, such as the electrification of wax, to introduce concepts of static electricity. The initial chapters recount the historical development of electrical phenomena, referencing ancient knowledge of amber and leading into the contributions of early scientists like Dr. Gilbert and Otto von Guericke. This foundation sets the stage for further exploration of electrical applications, touching on devices like the Leyden jar and the inventor's own reflections toward the modern uses of electricity in various facets of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Munro, John, 1849-1930
EBook No.: 4710
Published: Dec 1, 2003
Downloads: 87
Language: English
Subject: Electricity
LoCC: Science: Physics
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Story of Electricity
Note: Reading ease score: 51.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Robert Rowe, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "The Story of Electricity" by John Munro is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work aims to present the fundamental principles of electrical science to a general audience, detailing the various sources and applications of electricity that have developed chiefly in the 19th century. Munro explores topics like frictional and chemical electricity, magnetism, and the technological implications of electricity in communication and power generation. At the start of the book, Munro establishes the significance of understanding electricity, indicating its vital role in the modern world. He begins with simple experiments, such as the electrification of wax, to introduce concepts of static electricity. The initial chapters recount the historical development of electrical phenomena, referencing ancient knowledge of amber and leading into the contributions of early scientists like Dr. Gilbert and Otto von Guericke. This foundation sets the stage for further exploration of electrical applications, touching on devices like the Leyden jar and the inventor's own reflections toward the modern uses of electricity in various facets of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Munro, John, 1849-1930
EBook No.: 4710
Published: Dec 1, 2003
Downloads: 87
Language: English
Subject: Electricity
LoCC: Science: Physics
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.