02247cam a22003133u 4500 1225 UtSlPG 20260610133042.0 m cr n 260607r1998||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 QC Tyndall, John, 1820-1893 Faraday as a Discoverer Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 1998 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 1998-03-01 Produced by An Anonymous Volunteer, and David Widger "Faraday as a Discoverer" by John Tyndall is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the life and contributions of the eminent scientist Michael Faraday, exploring his groundbreaking discoveries in electricity and magnetism while also touching on the personal aspects of his character and career. The narrative aims to convey the essence of Faraday's scientific spirit and achievements, presenting a comprehensive overview of his experiments and the societal impact of his work. The opening of the book introduces the author’s purpose of portraying Michael Faraday as an influential scientific investigator and discoverer. Tyndall discusses Faraday's early life, including his apprenticeship as a bookbinder and his introduction to the Royal Institution, where he assisted the renowned chemist Sir Humphry Davy. Tyndall highlights key early moments in Faraday's career, such as his first Royal Society paper and the development of his notable scientific principles. The introductory chapters set the stage for a detailed exploration of Faraday's experiments and theoretical insights, painting a picture of a man whose imagination and dedication to scientific inquiry significantly advanced the field of physics. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Faraday, Michael, 1791-1867 Physicists -- Great Britain -- Biography https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1225 43341 43341