An Essay On Electricity: Explaining The Principles Of That Useful Science, And Describing The Instruments (1799)

By George Adams

Book Overview

An Essay On Electricity: Explaining The Principles Of That Useful Science, And Describing The Instruments (1799) is a book written by George Adams that provides a comprehensive explanation of the principles of electricity and the instruments used in the field. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a specific aspect of electricity. The first chapter provides an introduction to the subject, explaining the basic principles of electricity and the historical development of the science. The subsequent chapters cover topics such as electrical attraction and repulsion, the nature of electric currents, and the properties of electrical conductors and insulators. The book also includes detailed descriptions of various electrical instruments, such as the Leyden jar, the electrophorus, and the galvanometer. Overall, An Essay On Electricity is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and principles of electricity.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: 1164570064
• ISBN13: 9781164570066
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 610 Pages
• Weight: 1.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"