Principles of electricity

Name: Principles of electricity
Author: Maynard Shipley

By Maynard Shipley

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The work offers a popular introduction to electrical phenomena, beginning with everyday questions about what electricity is and tracing historical observations from ancient rubbed amber and magnets through experimental discoveries. It explains magnetic phenomena and lines of force, outlines competing theories and key contributors to electromagnetic thought, presents modern views of fields and electrons as atomic carriers of charge, and summarizes practical applications such as generation, dynamos, and the development of wireless telegraphy. Emphasis falls on conceptual clarity and simple experiments that illustrate how currents produce magnetism and vice versa, and on the evolution of ideas that led to contemporary electrical theory.

About the Author

Maynard Shipley

Maynard Shipley was an American author and educator known for his contributions to the field of science, particularly in the areas of electricity and atomic theory. His notable works include "Principles of Electricity," which serves as a foundational text for understanding electrical concepts, and "The Origin and Development of the Atomic Theory," where he explores the evolution of atomic science. Shipley also delved into the fascinating realms of radiation with titles like "The Wonders of Radium" and "X-ray, Violet Ray, and Other Rays." His writings reflect a commitment to making complex scientific ideas accessible to a broader audience.