Lessons In Electricity At The Royal Institution, 1875-76 (1876)

By John Tyndall

Book Overview

""Lessons in Electricity at the Royal Institution, 1875-76"" is a book written by John Tyndall, a prominent physicist and science communicator of the 19th century. The book is a collection of lectures given by Tyndall at the Royal Institution in London during the academic year of 1875-76. The lectures cover a wide range of topics related to electricity, including the nature of electricity and magnetism, the behavior of electric currents, electromagnetic induction, and the properties of different types of electrical apparatus. Tyndall's lectures are aimed at a general audience and are designed to be accessible to anyone with an interest in science.Throughout the book, Tyndall uses a combination of theory, demonstration, and experiment to illustrate the principles of electricity. He also provides historical context for the development of electrical science, highlighting the contributions of key figures such as Michael Faraday and James Clerk Maxwell.Overall, ""Lessons in Electricity at the Royal Institution, 1875-76"" is a fascinating glimpse into the world of electrical science as it was understood in the late 19th century. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of science or the development of electrical 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: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163884510
• ISBN13: 9781163884515
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 98 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"