The History and Present State of Electricity: With Original Experiments

by Joseph Priestley

Book Overview

When this work first appeared in 1767, electricity was seen as such a minor aspect of natural philosophy that its investigation was not considered a priority for contemporary scientists. The polymath Joseph Priestley (1733-1804) was one of the few who devoted serious effort to advancing the field. Here he charts the history of electrical study from experiments with amber in ancient Greece to the most recent discoveries. The book comprises explanations...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1108064396
• ISBN13: 9781108064392
• Release Date: September 2013
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 800 Pages
• Weight: 2.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 6.7" x 9.6"