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050 4 _aQC
100 1 _aAdams, Joseph H.
_q(Joseph Henry),
_d1867-1941
245 1 0 _aHarper's Electricity Book for Boys
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aIllustrated by the author.
500 _aRelease date is 2021-02-18
508 _aRichard Hulse, Harry Lamé 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.)
520 _a"Harper's Electricity Book for Boys" by Joseph H. Adams is a practical guide written in the early 20th century. This book serves as a manual for young boys who are eager to explore the fascinating world of electricity through hands-on experiments and projects. The content focuses on teaching basic electrical principles and the construction of devices, aiming to inspire creativity and innovation among its readers. The opening of the book introduces the topic of electricity as a powerful yet manageable force, emphasizing its significance in the modern world. It discusses the historical context of electrical discoveries, referencing pioneers like Thomas Edison and the advancements made in the field. The author encourages young readers to engage directly with the material by constructing simple electrical devices, such as cells and batteries, while also highlighting the importance of safety and proper understanding of electrical components. Through detailed explanations and practical advice, the book aims to spark curiosity and foster a hands-on approach to learning about electricity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aElectricity -- Juvenile literature
700 1 _aBaker, Joseph B.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64592
999 _c105415
_d105415