Green, An epitome of electricity & galvanism
Green, An epitome of electricity & galvanism
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(Green, Jacob and Erskine Hazard). An epitome of electricity & galvanism. By two gentleman of Philadelphia. (With recommendations by John McDowell, John Maclean and Jeremiah Day). Philadelphia, Jane Aitken 1809. 8°. IV, [2] leaves, XLVIII, [2] leaves, 159 pages, [4] leaves with 1 copperplate. Half-leather binding of the period, with a gold-stamped spine label and gilded lines. Vgl. Poggendorff III, 545. – First and only edition. – „The work serves as a comprehensive introduction to the principles and discoveries related to electricity and galvanism, including various experiments and historical contexts. The authors aim to provide concise yet informative content suitable for both scholars and broader audiences interested in learning about these fascinating topics. The opening of the publication begins with the authors establishing the context of their work, detailing its purpose and the importance of electricity throughout history. They emphasize the necessity of presenting a concise overview that balances comprehensiveness with accessibility, noting that while details may be omitted in some areas, adequate references to other works will guide readers seeking deeper understanding. As they dive into the content, they provide an overview of ancient and modern knowledge of electricity, highlighting significant figures and their contributions, such as Thales and William Gilbert, ultimately laying the groundwork for further exploration in the chapters that follow“ (automatically generated summary by Project Gutenberg). – Jacob Green (1790-1841) taught at the College of New Jersey (now Princeton University) from 1818 to 1822 before co-founding Jefferson Medical College (now Thomas Jefferson University) in 1825, where he taught Chemistry until his death in 1841. Erskine Hazard (1789-1865) „and his partner Josiah White were industrialists who developed infrastructure projects in Pennsylvania and throughout the Northeastern United States, which proved influential in ushering in the Industrial Revolution in the United States, which served as a foundation for the rise of the United States as the world’s foremost economic power“ (Wikipedia). – Contemporary owner’s inscription on the flyleaf; slightly yellowed throughout, otherwise in very good condition.
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