An Essay on Electricity: Explaining the Theory and Practice of That Useful Science; And the Mode of Applying It to Medical Purposes; With an Essay on Magnetism (Classic Reprint)

Discover the essentials of electricity and magnetism, explained with practical experiments you can follow.

This historic guide offers clear lessons on how electric and magnetic forces work, and how researchers apply them to science and medicine. The book blends accessible explanations with hands‑on demonstrations, making complex ideas easier to grasp for curious readers.

This edition expands key chapters on medical electricity and magnetism, includes new plates and frontispiece, and provides context through introductions and an overview of major discoveries. It’s designed for learners who want to see how theories connect to real devices, experiments, and everyday phenomena.

• Foundations of electricity and non‑electric substances, and how friction and conduction create observable effects
• Practical experiments with machines, sparks, Leyden jars, and electrical rudiments
• How magnetism relates to iron, magnetic poles, and the earth’s own field
• Medical electricity and the role of devices in applying electric science

Ideal for readers of scientific history, early electrical science, and anyone curious about how electricity was explained and used in the past.