02656cam a22003253u 4500 63207 UtSlPG 20260610134445.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 TK Morgan, Alfred Powell, 1889-1972 The Boy Electrician Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Illustrated by the author. Release date is 2020-09-15 Introduction -- Magnets and magnetism -- Static electricity -- Static electric machines -- Cells and batteries -- Electro-magnetism and magnetic induction -- Electrical units -- Electrical appurtenances -- Electrical measuring instruments -- Bells, alarms, and annunciators -- Electric telegraphs -- Microphones and telephones -- Induction coils -- Transformers -- Wireless telegraphy -- A wireless telephone -- Electric motors -- Dynamos -- An electric railway -- Miniature lighting -- Miscellaneous electrical apparatus. Produced by James Simmons "The Boy Electrician" by Alfred Powell Morgan is a practical guide for young experimenters written in the early 20th century. The book aims to explore the world of electricity by offering straightforward explanations and plans to create various electrical devices. The target audience is boys interested in science and engineering, encouraging them to engage in hands-on experimentation with electrical apparatus. At the start of the book, the author introduces a relatable scenario about a boy disappointed with a complex electric train set that left him no room for creativity. This sets the stage for the purpose of the work: to empower young inventors by providing practical projects that they can construct themselves, using readily available materials. Morgan emphasizes the importance of understanding the principles of electricity while providing clear instructions for various experiments and creations. The first chapter dives into the basics of magnets and magnetism, establishing a foundation for the scientific concepts that will be explored throughout the book, promising an engaging journey through electrical experimentation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Electrical engineering -- Juvenile literature https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63207 104031 104031