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Beloved Scientist: Elihu Thomson, A Guiding Spirit Of The Electric Age

Beloved Scientist: Elihu Thomson, A Guiding Spirit Of The Electric Age

Young, Owen D.
Woodbury, David O.

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Biographies General19th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1163192872
ISBN13: 9781163192870
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 404
Weight: 1.19
Height: 0.83 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Beloved Scientist: Elihu Thomson, A Guiding Spirit Of The Electric Age is a biography written by David O. Woodbury about the life and work of Elihu Thomson, a renowned scientist and inventor who played a key role in the development of the electrical industry during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book explores Thomson's early life and education, his career as a scientist and inventor, and his contributions to the field of electrical engineering, including the development of the alternating current (AC) system and the creation of the first practical electric motor. The author also delves into Thomson's personal life, including his marriage and family, as well as his involvement in various philanthropic endeavors. Throughout the book, Woodbury paints a vivid portrait of Thomson as a brilliant and dedicated scientist, a devoted family man, and a beloved figure in the scientific community. The book is a fascinating and engaging read for anyone interested in the history of science and technology, and the role of innovation in shaping our modern world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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