Fleet Fire: Thomas Edison and the Pioneers of the Electric Revolution

by L. J. Davis

Overview

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 rogues to enlightened amateurs who lit the sparks of discovery. Franklin's kite, Davenport's electromagnet, Morse's telegraph, Cyrus Field's transatlantic cable, and Edison's 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781611456592
Publisher:	Arcade
Publication date:	02/28/2012
Sold by:	SIMON & SCHUSTER
Format:	eBook
Pages:	360
File size:	453 KB

About the Author

L. J. Davis was an author and prize-winning journalist who has contributed to The New York Times, Mother Jones, and Harper’s, among other publications.