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100 1 _aSmith, Sigurd,
_d1874-1936
245 1 0 _aSøren Hjorth: Inventor of the Dynamo-electric Principle
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2021-08-11
508 _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.)
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHjorth, Søren, 1801-1870
653 _aElectric generators
700 1 _aSodemann, F.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66046
999 _c106868
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