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The History and Present State of Electricity: With Original Experiments

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The History and Present State of Electricity: With Original Experiments
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Joseph Priestley
SeriesCambridge Library Collection - Physical Sciences
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:800
Dimensions(mm): Height 244,Width 170
Category/GenreHistory of science
ISBN/Barcode 9781108064392
Audience
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations 5 Plates, black and white

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 5 September 2013
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

When this work first appeared in 1767, electricity was seen as such a minor aspect of natural philosophy that its investigation was not considered a priority for contemporary scientists. The polymath Joseph Priestley (1733-1804) was one of the few who devoted serious effort to advancing the field. Here he charts the history of electrical study from experiments with amber in ancient Greece to the most recent discoveries. The book comprises explanations of the principal theories of electricity - both historical and contemporary - in addition to a selection of well-known experiments carried out by previous researchers. Priestley also details his own experiments, covering such topics as the colour of electric light, the effects of temperature, and even the musical tone of electrical discharges. One of his most successful works, testifying to the clarity of his explanations, the book remains an important text in the history of science.