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LoC No.: 97201590
Title: An epitome of electricity & galvanism
Alternate Title: An epitome of electricity and galvanism
Original Publication: United States: Jane Aitken, 1809.
Note: Published anonymously as "by two gentlemen of Philadelphia." By Jacob Green and Erskine Hazard, according to E. F. Smith.
Credits: Charlene Taylor, Richard Tonsing, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "An Epitome of Electricity & Galvanism" by Jacob Green and Erskine Hazard is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. The work serves as a comprehensive introduction to the principles and discoveries related to electricity and galvanism, including various experiments and historical contexts. The authors aim to provide concise yet informative content suitable for both scholars and broader audiences interested in learning about these fascinating topics. The opening of the publication begins with the authors establishing the context of their work, detailing its purpose and the importance of electricity throughout history. They emphasize the necessity of presenting a concise overview that balances comprehensiveness with accessibility, noting that while details may be omitted in some areas, adequate references to other works will guide readers seeking deeper understanding. As they dive into the content, they provide an overview of ancient and modern knowledge of electricity, highlighting significant figures and their contributions, such as Thales and William Gilbert, ultimately laying the groundwork for further exploration in the chapters that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 53.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Green, Jacob, 1790-1841
Author: Hazard, Erskine, 1789-1865
EBook No.: 74933
Published: Dec 19, 2024
Downloads: 188
Language: English
Subject: Electricity -- Early works to 1850
LoCC: Science: Physics
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 97201590
Title: An epitome of electricity & galvanism
Alternate Title: An epitome of electricity and galvanism
Original Publication: United States: Jane Aitken, 1809.
Note: Published anonymously as "by two gentlemen of Philadelphia." By Jacob Green and Erskine Hazard, according to E. F. Smith.
Credits: Charlene Taylor, Richard Tonsing, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "An Epitome of Electricity & Galvanism" by Jacob Green and Erskine Hazard is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. The work serves as a comprehensive introduction to the principles and discoveries related to electricity and galvanism, including various experiments and historical contexts. The authors aim to provide concise yet informative content suitable for both scholars and broader audiences interested in learning about these fascinating topics. The opening of the publication begins with the authors establishing the context of their work, detailing its purpose and the importance of electricity throughout history. They emphasize the necessity of presenting a concise overview that balances comprehensiveness with accessibility, noting that while details may be omitted in some areas, adequate references to other works will guide readers seeking deeper understanding. As they dive into the content, they provide an overview of ancient and modern knowledge of electricity, highlighting significant figures and their contributions, such as Thales and William Gilbert, ultimately laying the groundwork for further exploration in the chapters that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 53.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Green, Jacob, 1790-1841
Author: Hazard, Erskine, 1789-1865
EBook No.: 74933
Published: Dec 19, 2024
Downloads: 188
Language: English
Subject: Electricity -- Early works to 1850
LoCC: Science: Physics
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.