Fleet fire : Thomas Edison and the pioneers of the electric revolution / by L.J. Davis

Davis, Lawrence J

ISBN 10: 1559706554 / ISBN 13: 9781559706551

Published by New York : Arcade Pub, 2003

About this Item

Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dw, now mylar-sleeved. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 350 pages; Description: ix, 350 p. ; 25 cm. Includes bibliographical references (p. 332-341) and index. Subjects: Electrical engineering --History. Summary: The electric revolution, which eclipsed the Industrial Revolution by the end of the 19th century and continues to this day, changed our world forever. Fleet Fire tells us how it all began. In an engaging and entertaining narrative, L. J. Davis fields a cast of both prominent and forgotten characters, from dedicated scientists and mischievous rogues to enlightened amateurs who lit the sparks of discovery. Franklin's kite, Davenport 's electromagnet, Morse's telegraph, Cyrus Field's transatlantic cable, and Edison's phonograph are but a few of the achievements Davis discusses. Explaining the science in lucid prose, Fleet Fire conveys the arc of discovery during one of the most creative epochs in the history of mankind. 1 Kg.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Fleet fire : Thomas Edison and the pioneers of the electric revolution / by L.J. Davis
• Publisher: New York : Arcade Pub
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1559706554
• ISBN 13: 9781559706551
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

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Synopsis

An engaging and informative narrative chronicles the scientists, inventors, scientific research, and technological advances that fueled the development of electricity and explores the remarkable influence of Edison, Davenport, Morse, Cyrus Field, and others on today's modern high-tech world. 15,000 first printing.

About the Author

L. J. Davis is the author of three novels and four works of nonfiction. He contributes to a wide range of periodicals including Mother Jones, Harpers, and The Daily Deal. He was a Guggenheim Fellow and the winner of a National Magazine Award. He lives in Brooklyn, NY.