First published in three volumes from 1839 to 1855, this landmark work clearly discusses the inquiries that led to the author's development of the first dynamo and his establishment of the foundations of classical field theory. "The writing is interesting and the expositions are impressive." — Florida Scientist. 1914 edition.
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The Chemical History of a Candle by Michael Faraday This highly readable text by a famous inventor explores the components and weight of the atmosphere; capillary attraction; carbon content in oxygen and living bodies; and much more. Numerous illustrations.
Basic Electronics by U.S. Bureau of Naval Personnel This clear, well-illustrated introduction to electronic equipment covers numerous essential topics: electron tubes, semiconductors, electronic power supplies, tuned circuits, amplifiers, receivers, ranging and navigation systems, computers, antennas, more. 560 illustrations.