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_aMolloy, Gerald, _d1834-1906 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aLightning, Thunder and Lightning Conductors |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2022 |
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_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2022-09-15 | ||
| 508 | _adeaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) | ||
| 520 | _a"Lightning, Thunder and Lightning Conductors" by Gerald Molloy is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the phenomena of lightning and thunder, exploring their nature, causes, and effects, alongside the design and function of lightning conductors. Molloy presents a detailed examination of early experiments and theories that established the scientific understanding of electricity, including the famous experiments of Benjamin Franklin. The opening of the book sets the stage by highlighting the identity of lightning and electricity, describing how both share similar characteristics, including the flash of light and sound phenomena, and the potential for destruction. It recounts Franklin's notable kite experiment and other pivotal trials that demonstrated the electrical properties of thunderstorms. Additionally, the text addresses the immediate causes of lightning, explaining how oppositely charged electricities culminate in a violent discharge. Through clear and informative writing, the author embarks on a comprehensive exploration of atmospheric electricity, paving the way for a broader discourse on the installation and effectiveness of lightning conductors in mitigating the destructive impacts of lightning strikes. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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_pOriginally published: _cUnited States: The Humboldt Publishing Co., 1890 |
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