First published in 1912, this book contains a detailed treatise on the
subject of storage batteries, being an exposition of the chemistry and
physics behind lead accumulators. Contents include: "Introductory and
Historical", "Some Electrochemical Fundamentals", "About Ions", "The
Fundamental Cell-reaction", "The Active Ions", "Some Pertinent Physical
Queries", "Energy Relations", "Reactions at the Electrodes", Charge and
Discharge", "Capacity", "Efficiency", "Internal Resistance", "Physical
Characteristics", "Formation of Planté Plates", "Paste Plates",
"Diseases and Troubles", etc. Many vintage books such as this are
becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this
volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete the
original text and artwork.