Beloved Scientist: Elihu Thomson, A Guiding Spirit Of The Electric Age

By David O. Woodbury

Book Overview

Beloved Scientist: Elihu Thomson, A Guiding Spirit Of The Electric Age is a biography written by David O. Woodbury that explores the life and work of Elihu Thomson, a renowned scientist and inventor who played a significant role in the development of the electric age. The book delves into Thomson's early life, education, and career, from his early experiments with electricity to his groundbreaking work in the field of electrical engineering.Thomson's contributions to the field of electrical engineering are numerous, and the book explores his work in areas such as electrical power generation, transmission, and distribution, as well as his contributions to the development of electric motors, transformers, and other electrical devices. The book also explores Thomson's role as a teacher and mentor, as he worked to inspire and guide the next generation of scientists and engineers.Throughout the book, Woodbury provides a detailed and engaging account of Thomson's life and work, drawing on a range of primary sources including Thomson's personal papers, letters, and laboratory notebooks. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it an excellent resource for anyone interested in the history of science and technology, as well as for those interested in the life and work of one of the most influential scientists of the electric age.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: 1432596551
• ISBN13: 9781432596552
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 404 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"