Elias E. Ries, Inventor

By Estelle H. Ries

Book Overview

""Elias E. Ries, Inventor"" is a biography book written by Estelle H. Ries. The book tells the story of Elias E. Ries, an American inventor who made significant contributions to the field of electrical engineering. The book details Ries' life, from his childhood in Pennsylvania to his work as an inventor in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The author describes Ries' early interest in science and his education at the University of Pennsylvania, where he studied electrical engineering. The book also covers Ries' work as an inventor, including his development of the first electric meter and his contributions to the development of the electric power industry. The book provides a detailed look at Ries' life and work, and offers insights into the history of electrical engineering in the United States. Overall, ""Elias E. Ries, Inventor"" is an informative and engaging book that will appeal to anyone interested in the history of 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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258073145
• ISBN13: 9781258073145
• Release Date: July 2011
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"