Experiments and Observations Relative to the Influence Lately Discovered by M. Galvani and Commonly Called Animal Electricity

"Experiments and Observations Relative to the Influence Lately Discovered by M. Galvani and Commonly Called Animal Electricity" by Richard Fowler is a scientific work that explores the intriguing phenomenon of animal electricity in the 1700s, building upon Luigi Galvani's pioneering work. It documents a series of experiments and observations aimed at understanding how electricity affects living tissues, particularly the muscles and nerves of animals. The book begins by outlining the author's interest in connecting the newly discovered "animal electricity" with broader scientific principles. Readers are taken through meticulously recorded experiments where the author seeks to understand the circumstances under which metallic contact with living tissue can cause muscular contractions in frogs. This exploration lays the foundation for discussions about the connection between physiology and early electrical science, beckoning readers interested in the mysteries of life and electricity.