Electricity in Daily Life (Classic Reprint)

Cyrus Fogg Brackett, Herbert Laws Webb

ISBN 10: 1330302508 / ISBN 13: 9781330302507

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. Embark on a captivating journey into the transformative power of electricity during the late 19th century. This book delves into the fascinating applications of this mysterious force, illuminating its impact on various aspects of daily life. The author expertly guides readers through the fundamental principles of electricity, exploring concepts such as electromotive force, resistance, and the groundbreaking discoveries of visionaries like Volta and Faraday. From the practical uses of electric motors in transportation and industry to the illuminating advancements in electric lighting and telegraphy, the book unveils the remarkable ingenuity of the era. Discover how electricity revolutionized communication through the telegraph and submarine cables, connecting people across vast distances. Explore the role of electricity in warfare, both on land and at sea, as it powered searchlights, torpedoes, and communication systems. This compelling exploration extends to the domestic sphere, showcasing how electricity brought comfort and convenience to households through appliances, lighting, and even medical treatments. The book concludes by emphasizing the profound impact of electricity, not as a mere source of energy, but as a catalyst for progress, forever changing the course of human history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

Seller Inventory # 9781330302507_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Electricity in Daily Life (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1330302508
• ISBN 13: 9781330302507
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Electronics

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Synopsis

Explore how electricity reshaped everyday life—from bright homes to fast communication and powerful machines.

This popular, historical survey explains the many ways electric power touches daily living, work, and travel, with clear explanations and fascinating examples drawn from the birth of modern electrical science.

Electricity in Daily Life surveys a wide range of topics, from the first electric lights to the latest innovations of its era. It covers household uses, public utilities, and the military and industrial applications that transformed society. The accessible writing invites readers to understand how currents, currents, and devices work together to power modern living, with vivid illustrations and real-world applications.

• How electric lighting, home appliances, and wiring shape everyday comfort and convenience
• Electric rails, telegraphy, submarines, and navy signaling that redefined travel and communication
• Electric powers in industry, mining, and transportation, including early traction systems
• The human body and medicine through electrical phenomena and devices

Ideal for readers curious about the origins and impact of electricity, and for anyone wanting a clear, engaging overview of how this force entered daily life.