Michael Faraday, His Life and Work

Name: Michael Faraday, His Life and Work
Author: Silvanus P. Thompson

By Silvanus P. Thompson

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The biography traces Michael Faraday’s rise from modest early circumstances and limited schooling through his long association with the Royal Institution, outlining successive periods of experimental research in electricity, magnetism, and related phenomena and describing the apparatus and demonstrations that supported his discoveries. It also relates his public lectures, later years, and personal convictions, and presents reflections on scientific method, education, and religion, supplemented by illustrative plates and unpublished notebook excerpts that illuminate his working processes.

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Silvanus P. Thompson

Silvanus P. Thompson was a British physicist and author known for his contributions to the popularization of science in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He is particularly recognized for his biographical works on notable scientists, including "Michael Faraday, His Life and Work," which highlights the life and achievements of the renowned experimental physicist. Thompson also wrote about the inventor Philipp Reis in "Philipp Reis: Inventor of the Telephone / A Biographical Sketch," showcasing his impact on telecommunications. His writings often blend scientific insight with engaging narratives, making complex subjects accessible to a broader audience.