Fleet fire : Thomas Edison and the pioneers of the electric revolution / by L.J. Davis
2003, First Edition. New York : Arcade Pub. 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. Item #155838
ISBN: 1559706554
Price: €9.95