History of electric light by Henry Schroeder
"History of Electric Light" by Henry Schroeder is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the development of electric light from its early experiments and discoveries to the innovations that led to practical applications in everyday life. It examines the contributions of various inventors, scientists, and technical advancements that shaped the evolution of lighting technology. The opening of the book outlines the origins and historical context ofelectricity and magnetism. It begins with early discoveries made in ancient times, followed by significant contributions from philosophers and scientists throughout history. The text highlights key experiments, such as Thales' observations, Volta's development of the electric battery, and Davy's demonstrations of incandescent light. These foundational discoveries set the stage for the subsequent exploration of electric light innovations and inventions that are further discussed later in the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Schroeder, Henry, 1879-1952 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 23026734 |
| Title | History of electric light |
| Original Publication | United States: The Smithsonian Institution,1923. |
| Series Title | Smithsonian miscellaneous collections, v. 76, no. 2 |
| Note | Publication 2717. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 60.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Charlene Taylor, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | Q: Science |
| Subject | Electric lighting -- History |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 68326 |
| Release Date | Jun 16, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 151 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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