Electric Science; Its History, Phenomena, and Applications

By Frederick Collier Bakewell and Bakewell Frederick Collier

Book Overview

Electric Science: Its History, Phenomena And Applications is a book written by Frederick Collier Bakewell in 1853. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of electricity, the various phenomena related to it, and its applications in different fields. It covers topics such as the discovery of electricity, the properties of electric currents, the different types of electrical machines, the principles of electrochemistry, and the practical applications of electricity in telegraphy, electroplating, and lighting. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which delves into a specific aspect of electricity. The first chapter provides an introduction to the subject, while the second chapter explores the history of electricity, from the ancient Greeks to the modern era. The third chapter discusses the different types of electric machines, such as the voltaic cell, the Leyden jar, and the electrostatic machine. The fourth chapter focuses on the properties of electric currents, including their effects on magnetism and the phenomena of induction. The fifth chapter covers the principles of electrochemistry, which is the study of the relationship between electricity and chemical reactions. The sixth chapter discusses the practical applications of electricity in telegraphy, while the seventh chapter explores its use in electroplating. The final chapter of the book is dedicated to the practical applications of electricity in lighting, including the development of the electric light bulb. Throughout the book, Bakewell provides detailed explanations of the various phenomena related to electricity, using clear and concise language. The book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in the history of electricity and its applications in science and technology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164123718
• ISBN13: 9781164123712
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 214 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"