Practical Electricity for Beginners

Originally published in 1890, this introductory textbook on electricity covers the basic principles of the field in a clear and accessible manner. Written for students and hobbyists with little or no prior knowledge of the subject, it includes step-by-step instructions for constructing simple circuits and conducting experiments to explore key concepts such as resistance, capacitance, and induction. The author, George Alonzo Willoughby, was a pioneering educator and inventor who played a major role in the popularization of electrical technology in the late 19th century. This volume is a valuable resource for historians of science and technology as well as electronics enthusiasts today.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.