| Description |
1 online resource (xiv, 383 pages) : illustrations |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 333-364) and index. |
| Summary |
Exploring the major role Benjamin Franklin played in laying the foundations of modern electrical science and technology, this text is rich with historical details and anecdotes. The story brings to light the arcane and long-forgotten inventions that made way for many modern technologies. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
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Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790. |
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Electrical engineering -- History -- 18th century.
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Electrical engineering. |
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History. |
| Chronological Term |
18th century |
| Subject |
Electricity -- History -- 18th century.
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Electricity. |
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Enlightenment.
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Enlightenment. |
| Chronological Term |
1700 - 1799 |
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Electronic books.
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History.
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| Added Author |
Hollenback, Kacy L.
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Bell, Carrie L.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Schiffer, Michael B. Draw the lightning down. Berkeley : University of California Press, ©2003 0520238028 (DLC) 2002156533 (OCoLC)51477098 |
| ISBN |
9780520939851 (electronic book) |
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0520939859 (electronic book) |
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1417525495 (electronic book) |
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9781417525492 (electronic book) |
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9780520238022 (alkaline paper) |
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0520238028 (alkaline paper) |
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0520238028 (alkaline paper) |
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1282358537 |
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9781282358539 |
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