Harper's electricity book for boys written and illustrated by Joseph H. Adams ; with an explanation of electric light, heat, power, and traction by Joseph B. Baker and a dictionary of electrical terms.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Adams, Joseph H. (Joseph Henry), 1867-1941.

Contributor:

Baker, Joseph B.

Harper & Brothers., Publisher.

Series:

Harper's practical books for boys ; 2.

Nineteenth Century Collections Online: Science, Technology, and Medicine, Part I.

Harper's practical books for boys ; 2

Harper's young people's library ; indoors and out

Nineteenth Century Collections Online: Science, Technology, and Medicine, Part I

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Electricity--Juvenile literature.

Electricity.

Telecommunication systems--Juvenile literature.

Telecommunication systems.

Engineering--Juvenile literature.

Engineering.

Physical Description:

1 online resource ([1], xii, [1], [407] p.) : ill., port.

Place of Publication:

New York ; London : Harper & Bros., 1907.

Contents:

Part I. Some general explanations ; Cells and batteries ; Push-buttons and switches ; Magnets and induction-coils ; Annunciators and bells ; Current-detectors and galvanometers

Part II. Electrical resistance ; The telephone ; Line and wireless telegraphs ; Dynamos and motors ; Galvanism and electro-plating ; Miscellaneous apparatus ; Frictional electricity ; Formulæ ; Electric light, heat and power / by Joseph B. Baker ; A dictionary of electrical terms.

Notes:

Publisher's advertising: p. i, 2nd count.

Reproduction of the original from the Huntington Library.

OCLC:

875135849