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Fleet Fire: Thomas Edison and the Pioneers of the Electric Revolution
Fleet Fire Thomas Edison and the Pioneers of the Electric Revolution Author:L J Davis The electric revolution, which eclipsed the Industrial Revolution by the end of the 19th century and continues to this day, changed our world forever. FLEET FIRE tells us how it all began. In an engaging and entertaining narrative, L. J. Davis fields a cast of both prominent and forgotten characters, from dedicated scientists and mischievous rog... more »ues to enlightened amateurs who lit the sparks of discovery. Franklinís kite, Davenportís electromagnet, Morseís telegraph, Cyrus Fieldís transatlantic cable, and Edisonís phonograph are but a few of the achievements Davis discusses. Explaining the science in lucid prose, FLEET FIRE conveys the arc of discovery during one of the most creative epochs in the history of mankind.« less