THIS little book, which partakes somewhat of the nature of a trade catalogue, briefly describes and illustrates the construction and action of the Wimshurst machines made by the firm of King, Mendham, ...

THE author points out that electrostatic machines are used much more on the Continent and in America than in this country, where they do not appear to be held in good esteem. He proceeds to argue that ...

People from ancient times knew that rubbing certain materials and then touching something caused a spark. Studying what is called electrostatics laid the groundwork for understanding electricity and ...