Experiments And Observations Tending To Illustrate The Nature And Properties Of Electricity: In One Letter To Martin Folkes (1746)

By William Watson

Book Overview

Experiments and Observations Tending to Illustrate the Nature and Properties of Electricity: In One Letter to Martin Folkes (1746) is a book written by William Watson. It is a detailed account of experiments and observations conducted by the author to understand the nature and properties of electricity. The book is written in the form of a letter to Martin Folkes, a prominent British mathematician and president of the Royal Society at the time. The book covers a range of topics related to electricity, including the behavior of electric charges, the properties of lightning, and the effects of electricity on various materials. The author also discusses the history of electricity and the work of other scientists in the field. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both scientists and non-scientists. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and development of electricity, as well as those interested in the scientific method and experimental design.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: 1436842395
• ISBN13: 9781436842396
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 72 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"