An introduction to electricity. In six sections. I. Of Electricity in general. II. A Description of the Electrical Machine. III. A Description of the Apparatus (belonging to the Machine) for making Electrical Experiments. IV. How to know if the Machine be in good Order for performing the Experiment, and how to put it in order if it be not. V. How to make the Electrical Experiments, and to preserve Buildings from Damage by Lightning. VI. Medical Electricity. Illustrated with copper-plates. By James Ferguson, F. R. S.

People / Organizations

• James Ferguson (Author)

Imprint

London: printed for W. Strahan, and T. Cadell, (successor to Mr. Millar,) in the Strand, MDCCLXX. [1770]

Publication year

1770-1770

ESTC No.

T53441

Grub Street ID

280404

Description

[4],140p.,plates ; 8⁰

Uncontrolled note

ESTC/NA report [2]p. of adv. at end