A Tribute To Michael Faraday

By Rollo Appleyard

Book Overview

""A Tribute to Michael Faraday"" is a book written by Rollo Appleyard, which pays homage to the life and achievements of the famous British scientist, Michael Faraday. Faraday is widely regarded as one of the most influential scientists of the 19th century, and his contributions to the fields of electromagnetism and electrochemistry have had a lasting impact on modern science.The book begins with a brief biography of Faraday, tracing his early life and education, his work as an apprentice to a bookbinder, and his eventual rise to become one of the most respected scientists of his time. Appleyard then goes on to explore Faraday's major discoveries and contributions, including his work on electromagnetic induction, the laws of electrolysis, and the concept of the electromagnetic field.Throughout the book, Appleyard provides detailed explanations of Faraday's scientific theories and experiments, as well as insights into his personal life and character. He also discusses the impact of Faraday's work on later scientists, including James Clerk Maxwell and Albert Einstein.Overall, ""A Tribute to Michael Faraday"" is a comprehensive and engaging account of one of the most important figures in the history of science. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of physics, chemistry, or electromagnetism, as well as for those who simply want to learn more about one of the greatest minds of the 19th century.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: 1428652094
• ISBN13: 9781428652095
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"