"Electricity and Magnetism" by Elisha Gray is a late 19th-century publication, serving as a journey into the intertwined worlds of electricity and magnetism. Gray, who dedicated many years to the study of electricity, guides readers through the historical timeline of discovery and reveals real-world uses of these powerful forces. The book begins by laying out Gray's goal of making complicated ideas clear for everyone, even those who aren't scientists. He shines a light on the past, recalling important moments like Franklin's daring kite experiment and Volta's creation of the first battery. Gray's writing style is friendly and encouraging, hoping to spark curiosity and a desire to learn more about the wonders of the natural world with a foundation in real-world connections and key historical moments.
Electricity and Magnetism
By Elisha Gray
Uncover the exciting story of two invisible forces, from their humble beginnings to game-changing inventions.
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About the AuthorElisha Gray was an American electrical engineer who co-founded the Western Electric Manufacturing Company. Gray is best known for his development of a telephone prototype in 1876 in Highland Park, Illinois. Some recent authors have argued that Gray should be considered the true inventor of the telephone because Alexander Graham Bell allegedly stole the idea of the liquid transmitter from him. Although Gray had been using liquid transmitters in his telephone experiments for more than two years previously, Bell's telephone patent was upheld in numerous court decisions.
Elisha Gray was an American electrical engineer who co-founded the Western Electric Manufacturing Company. Gray is best known for his development of a telephone prototype in 1876 in Highland Park, Illinois. Some recent authors have argued that Gray should be considered the true inventor of the telephone because Alexander Graham Bell allegedly stole the idea of the liquid transmitter from him. Although Gray had been using liquid transmitters in his telephone experiments for more than two years previously, Bell's telephone patent was upheld in numerous court decisions.
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