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Electricity in Locomotion: An Account of Its Mechanism, Its Achievements, and Its Prospects (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Anyone who glances over the history of electric traction will be struck by the absence of outstanding names. There is no man who occupies the same position in the sphere of electric locomotion as Watt does in the world of steam, or Stephenson in the world of railways. As a pioneer, Dr Wernher von Siemens perhaps deserves more honour than any other. But the leading ideas embodied in electric traction systems were contributed by engineers who worked in the general field of electrical engineering; and they have been applied and developed by a numerous band of men who have added one brick of experience and ingenuity to another until the imposing structure was made visible to the world.
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- PublisherForgotten Books
- Publication date2024
- ISBN 10 1333933363
- ISBN 13 9781333933364
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages160
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the history of electrical locomotion, recounting the inventors, innovations, and obstacles encountered before electricity became the dominant force in transportation. The author traces the evolution of electric traction, showcasing its advantages over steam and other early forms of locomotion. Through its rich detail, the book uncovers the complexities of adopting a new technology, showcasing the various systems of electric traction before the 'trolley' became the standard. The book also explores the challenges of transitioning to electric traction, highlighting the public's initial resistance and the political controversies that had to be overcome. This book not only serves as an engaging account of a technological revolution but also sheds light on the broader social and economic impacts that accompanied the rise of electric traction. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333933364_0
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