Publisher's Synopsis
Evolution Of The Electric Incandescent Lamp (1889) by Franklin Leonard Pope is a book that explores the history and development of the electric incandescent lamp. The author, a prominent electrical engineer and inventor, provides a detailed account of the various experiments and innovations that led to the creation of this revolutionary technology. The book begins with a brief history of electric lighting, including the early experiments with arc lamps and the challenges faced in creating a reliable and affordable incandescent lamp. The author then goes on to describe the work of key inventors and scientists, such as Thomas Edison, Joseph Swan, and Hiram Maxim, who made significant contributions to the development of the electric incandescent lamp.Throughout the book, the author provides detailed technical descriptions of the various types of lamps that were developed, including carbon filament lamps, metal filament lamps, and vacuum lamps. He also discusses the challenges of producing and distributing the lamps on a large scale, as well as the impact that electric lighting had on society and industry.Overall, Evolution Of The Electric Incandescent Lamp (1889) provides a fascinating insight into the history of one of the most important technological innovations of the modern era. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science, engineering, or technology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
