Silvanus Phillips Thompson: His Life And Letters (1920)

By Jane Smeal Thompson and smeal thompson and H Thompson

Book Overview

Silvanus Phillips Thompson: His Life And Letters (1920) is a biography of the renowned British physicist and electrical engineer, Silvanus Phillips Thompson, written by his wife, Jane Smeal Thompson. The book provides a comprehensive account of Thompson's life, from his childhood in rural England to his academic and professional achievements in the fields of physics and electrical engineering.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Thompson's life and work. The first chapter provides an overview of Thompson's family background and early education, while subsequent chapters delve into his academic and professional pursuits, including his work as a professor of physics at the City and Guilds Technical College in London.Throughout the book, Jane Smeal Thompson draws on a variety of sources, including personal letters and diaries, to provide a rich and detailed portrait of her husband's life and character. She also includes numerous photographs and illustrations, which help to bring the story to life.Overall, Silvanus Phillips Thompson: His Life And Letters (1920) is a fascinating and informative biography of one of the most important figures in the history of physics and electrical engineering. It will be of interest to anyone interested in the history of science, as well as those interested in the personal and professional life of this remarkable man.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: 116398552X
• ISBN13: 9781163985526
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 406 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"