Where Discovery Sparks Imagination: A Pictorial History of Radio and Electricity

by John D. Jenkins

Paperback, 2020

Status

Available

Call number

TK21.W44

Publication

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (2020), 225 pages

Description

Where Discovery Sparks Imagination examines the early history of radio and electricity, presented via a marvelous collection of over 600 photographs of actual apparatus, many of which have never before been published. Beginning with the rise of electricity in the 17th century, the book follows a continuous thread of discovery and invention through electric motors, electric light, the telegraph, telephone and ultimately radio. Anyone who appreciates the amazing workmanship and artistry of old technology will love this book!

Language

Original language

English

Physical description

225 p.; 10 inches

ISBN

1518780520 / 9781518780523
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