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Electricity

Electricity

By W. H. McCormick

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Electricity

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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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