Length9h 2m
About this audiobook
In "Electricity," W. H. McCormick masterfully explores the intricate relationship between human innovation and the burgeoning field of electrical science. Through a combination of empirical data, vivid illustrations, and accessible prose, McCormick guides readers from the foundational principles of electricity to its transformative impact on society. His literary style is characterized by a blend of analytical rigor and engaging storytelling, situating the work within the broader context of late 19th-century scientific inquiry, where the wonders of electrical phenomena captivated the public imagination. W. H. McCormick, a noted engineer and author, drew from his vast experience in the electrical industry and a passion for science communication to craft this insightful work. His background in engineering and firsthand involvement with electrical advancements inform his critical perspective on both the technical aspects of electricity and its societal implications. As a contemporary of other pioneering scientists, McCormick's writings reflect the excitement and uncertainty of an era ripe with technological possibilities. "Electricity" is essential reading for anyone interested in the intersection of science and society. McCormick's profound insights not only demystify the principles of electricity but also illuminate its revolutionary role in shaping modern life. This book invites readers to appreciate the marvel of electricity, making it a valuable addition to the library of science enthusiasts and historians alike.
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GenreTechnology
Length9 hrs 2 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMar 2, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PREFACE
18CHAPTER XVII SUBMARINE TELEGRAPHY
2ELECTRICITY CHAPTER I THE BIRTH OF THE SCIENCE OF ELECTRICITY
19CHAPTER XVIII THE TELEPHONE
3CHAPTER II ELECTRICAL MACHINES AND THE LEYDEN JAR
20CHAPTER XIX SOME TELEGRAPHIC AND TELEPHONIC INVENTIONS
4CHAPTER III ELECTRICITY IN THE ATMOSPHERE
21CHAPTER XX WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY AND TELEPHONY—PRINCIPLES AND APPARATUS
5CHAPTER IV THE ELECTRIC CURRENT
22CHAPTER XXI WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY—PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS
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6CHAPTER V THE ACCUMULATOR
23CHAPTER XXII ELECTROPLATING AND ELECTROTYPING
7CHAPTER VI MAGNETS AND MAGNETISM
24CHAPTER XXIII INDUSTRIAL ELECTROLYSIS
8CHAPTER VII THE PRODUCTION OF MAGNETISM BY ELECTRICITY
25CHAPTER XXIV THE RÖNTGEN RAYS
9CHAPTER VIII THE INDUCTION COIL
26CHAPTER XXV ELECTRICITY IN MEDICINE
10CHAPTER IX THE DYNAMO AND THE ELECTRIC MOTOR
27CHAPTER XXVI OZONE
11CHAPTER X ELECTRIC POWER STATIONS
28CHAPTER XXVII ELECTRIC IGNITION
12CHAPTER XI ELECTRICITY IN LOCOMOTION
29CHAPTER XXVIII ELECTRO-CULTURE
13CHAPTER XII ELECTRIC LIGHTING
30An Electric Iceberg Detector
14CHAPTER XIII ELECTRIC HEATING
31A “Flying Train”
15CHAPTER XIV ELECTRIC BELLS AND ALARMS
32CHAPTER XXX ELECTRICITY IN WAR
16CHAPTER XV ELECTRIC CLOCKS
33CHAPTER XXXI WHAT IS ELECTRICITY?
17CHAPTER XVI THE TELEGRAPH
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