Experiments and Observations on Electricity Made at Philadelphia in America

"Experiments and Observations on Electricity Made at Philadelphia in America" by Benjamin Franklin is a collection of letters outlining the author's groundbreaking electrical experiments and insights into the nature of this mysterious force. Franklin shares his initial experiments, originally intended as personal entertainment that evolve into careful investigations of charged objects and electrical discharges. Franklin's scientific curiosity leads to a meticulous exploration of electricity's behavior, offering an empirical understanding of potential applications and implications, including considerations for safety related to lightning.