02495cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000300011324500610014326400510020430000470025533600260030233700260032833800360035450000310039050802130042152013570063453400450199165300300203665300240206670000170209085600430210799900190215066046UtSlPG20260610134526.0mcr n260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aTK1 aSmith, Sigurd,d1874-193610aSøren Hjorth: Inventor of the Dynamo-electric Principle 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2021  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2021-08-11  aCharlene Taylor, Craig Kirkwood, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)  a"Søren Hjorth: Inventor of the Dynamo-electric Principle" by Sigurd Smith is a biography published in the early 20th century, specifically in 1912. The book explores the life and contributions of Danish inventor Søren Hjorth, primarily known for his pioneering work on the dynamo-electric principle. The narrative details Hjorth's journey through his childhood, his education, and his relentless innovations in the field of electricity and rail transport, providing insight into the technological developments of his time.  In this biography, Sigurd Smith meticulously chronicles Hjorth's life, beginning with his early years and developing into his notable achievements in mechanics and engineering, especially in the context of electromagnetism. The narrative highlights Hjorth's determination to advance technology despite facing setbacks, including financial hardships and skepticism from peers. Key moments discussed include his work on steam engines, his struggles to create practical electrical machines, and the eventual recognition of his contributions to the invention of the dynamo. The book ultimately paints a portrait of a dedicated inventor whose ideas laid important groundwork for future advancements in electrical engineering, even as he encountered many challenges throughout his life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aHjorth, Søren, 1801-1870  aElectric generators1 aSodemann, F.40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66046  c106868d106868