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Discover the extraordinary life of one of history’s greatest scientific minds in Walter Jerrold’s compelling biography, ""Michael Faraday."" A tale of perseverance, intellect, and groundbreaking discoveries, this book offers an inspiring glimpse into the man who revolutionized our understanding of electricity and magnetism. From humble beginnings as the son of a blacksmith, Michael Faraday’s relentless curiosity and passion for science led him to become one of the most influential physicists and chemists of the 19th century. With no formal education, he rose from a bookbinder’s apprentice to a leading scientist at the Royal Institution, making groundbreaking contributions to electromagnetism, electrochemistry, and the principles of induction. Jerrold masterfully brings Faraday’s journey to life, capturing his struggles, triumphs, and the sheer determination that defined his career. Readers will explore his pioneering experiments with electric currents, the invention of the electric motor, and his discoveries that laid the foundation for modern technologies. Faraday’s legacy extends beyond science—his humility, dedication to education, and commitment to public lectures made knowledge accessible to all. ""Michael Faraday"" is more than a biography; it is a testament to the power of perseverance and intellectual curiosity. The book explores key themes such as the role of scientific discovery in shaping society, the impact of mentorship (notably his relationship with Sir Humphry Davy), and the intersection of science and faith in Faraday’s life. For science enthusiasts, history lovers, and anyone seeking inspiration, this biography is an enlightening read. Walter Jerrold’s engaging narrative ensures that Faraday’s legacy remains alive, reminding us that great minds can emerge from the most unexpected places. Step into the life of a visionary scientist and be inspired by the legacy of Michael Faraday! Get your copy today and explore the mind that changed the world.

Selections from Michael Faraday's Experimental researches in electricity, edited, with an introduction to each section, notes and a bibliography by Howard J. Fisher. Faraday's work was originally published between 1821 and 1855.

This volume includes 70% of previously unpublished letters of Michael Farday spanning half of the 1850s and most of 1860. Topics include Faraday's work on regelation, the transmission of light through gold and his appointment by Emperor Napoleon III to be a Commander of the Legion of Honour.

Modern life now depends on the application of Faraday's discoveries of the electric motor, transformer and the dynamo; modern physical theories reflect the field-conception of natural powers that he pioneered. Faraday's chemical notebook of 1822 is one of the most significant of Faraday's unpublished writings because it served as a place to explore possibilities and questions, rather than to record laboratory work. Transcribed and published here for the first time, the notebook shows that Faraday's physical achievements emerged from the context of applied, laboratory chemistry. It foreshadows many of his most important discoveries, and offers a revealing glimpse into the mind and scientific aspirations of a master experimentalist.

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One of the greatest experimental scientists of all time, Michael Faraday (1791–1867) developed the first electric motor, electric generator, and dynamo — essentially creating the science of electrochemistry. This book, the result of six lectures he delivered to young students at London’s Royal Institution, concerns another form of energy — candlelight. Faraday titled the lectures "The Chemical History of a Candle," choosing the subject because, as he explained, "There is not a law under which any part of this universe is governed which does not come into play and is not touched upon [during the time a candle burns]." That statement is the foundation for a book that describes, with great clarity, the components, function and weight of the atmosphere; the function of a candle wick; capillary attraction; the carbon content in oxygen and living bodies; the production of carbon dioxide from coal gas and sugar; the properties of carbonic acid; respiration and its analogy to the burning of a candle; and much more. There is also a chapter comprising Faraday's "Lecture on Platinum." A useful classroom teaching tool, this classic text will also appeal to a wide audience interested in scientific inquiry.