Faraday As A Discoverer is a fascinating glimpse into the contributions
Faraday made in the fields of chemistry and electronics through his
dedication as an observer and experimenter. Published about the same
time Thomas Edison filed for his first patent, this book asks the
question of "what good is electricity?" and offers an interesting
insight into contemporary views on the subject. This book should appeal
to anyone interested in the history of electricity or the character of
influential Faraday - a worthy addition to any bookshelf. John Tyndall
was an important 19th century physicist who rose to success in the 1850s
after his study of diamagnetism. Originally published in 1868, this rare
text is republished here with a new introductory biography of the
author.