02262cam a22003373u 4500 65735 UtSlPG 20260610134522.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 QC Thompson, Silvanus P. (Silvanus Phillips), 1851-1916 Michael Faraday, His Life and Work Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier The century science series Release date is 2021-06-30 Fay Dunn, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Michael Faraday, His Life and Work" by Silvanus P. Thompson is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the life and achievements of Michael Faraday, a pivotal figure in the development of electrical engineering and physics. It offers insights into his early years, education, and the significant contributions he made to science, particularly in electromagnetism and electrochemistry. The opening of the book delves into Faraday's early life, detailing his birth into a modest family and the struggles he faced. Despite a lack of formal education, Faraday displayed an insatiable curiosity for science, which was nurtured during his apprenticeship as a bookbinder. The narrative highlights the formative experiences he had, including attending lectures that would shape his scientific journey, reflecting his enduring passion for learning and discovery. This early foundation ultimately paved the way for his groundbreaking work at the Royal Institution, under the mentorship of Sir Humphry Davy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Faraday, Michael, 1791-1867 Electricity -- History The century science series https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65735 106557 106557