History of electric light

"History of Electric Light" by Henry Schroeder details the historical journey of electric lighting during the early 1900's. The book explores the progression of electric light, starting with initial experiments and groundbreaking discoveries, leading up to the innovations that made electric lighting a reality for daily use. It gives credit to inventors and scientists, and explains how technical innovations influenced the development of lighting. The story begins by setting the scene with the historical roots of electricity and magnetism, starting with ancient observations made by Thales as well as discussing other important advancements, such as Volta's creation of the electric battery, and Davy's brilliant display of incandescent light. These discoveries together paved the way for the innovations and inventions in electric light that are described later in the book.