Tyndall, I must remain plain Michael Faraday to the last. In these words, with which he replied to Professor Tyndall's urgent appeal to him to accept the Presidency of the Royal Society, we have a key-note to the character of the illustrious yet modest scientist, the good and great man, whose life-story I have attempted to tell in the following pages. (from the Preface by Walter Jerrold)

From the primitive pine-torch to the paraffin candle, how wide an interval! between them how vast a contrast! The means adopted by man to illuminate his home at night, stamp at once his position in the scale of civilisation. The fluid bitumen of the far East, blazing in rude vessels of baked earth; the Etruscan lamp, exquisite in form, yet ill adapted to its office; the whale, seal, or bear fat, filling the hut of the Esquimaux or Lap with odour rather than light; the huge wax candle on th...

The original Harvard Classics Collection contains 51 volumes of the essential works of world literature, showing the progress of man from antics to modern age. In this edition, the original collection is supplemented with the 20 volume Harvard Shelf of Fiction, a selection of the greatest works of fiction.Content:The Harvard Classics:V. 1: Franklin, Woolman & PennV. 2: Plato, Epictetus & Marcus AureliusV. 3: Bacon, Milton, BrowneV. 4: John Milton

Contents: 1. The Forces of Matter and The Chemical History of a Candle, by Michael Faraday 2. On the Conservation of Force and Ice and Glaciers, by Hermann von Helmholtz 3. The Wave Theory of Light and The Tides, by Lord Kelvin 4. The Extent of the Universe, by Simon Newcomb 5. Geographical Evolution, by Sir Archibald Geikie

The power which electricity of tension possesses of causing an opposite electrical state in its vicinity has been expressed by the general term Induction; which, as it has been received into scientific language, may also, with propriety, be used in the same general sense to express the power which electrical currents may possess of inducing any particular state upon matter in their immediate neighbourhood, otherwise indifferent. It is with this meaning that I purpose using it in the presen...

"The Chemical History of a Candle" is a fascinating exploration of the science behind a simple candle, presented by the renowned scientist Michael Faraday. In this work, Faraday delves into the chemical processes that occur when a candle burns, illustrating the principles of combustion, heat, and light. Through a series of lectures, he engages his audience with vivid demonstrations and accessible explanations, making complex scientific concepts understandable to the general public. His pas...

"Experimental Researches in Electricity, Volume 1" by Michael Faraday is a seminal work that explores the fundamental principles of electromagnetism. Faraday, a pioneering scientist, presents a series of groundbreaking experiments that laid the foundation for modern electrical engineering. His meticulous observations and innovative techniques reveal the intricate relationship between electricity and magnetism, showcasing his profound understanding of physical phenomena. This volume not onl...

The Forces of Matter is a series of six scientific lectures by author and scientist Michael Faraday. Faraday, who was known as a popularizer of science presents lectures around the topics of gravitation, cohesion, chemical affinity, heat, magnetism and electricity.

Unveil the wonders of science with Michael Faraday’s The Chemical History of A Candle.. This illuminating course of lectures, delivered to a juvenile audience at the Royal Institution, provides a fascinating exploration of chemistry through the simple yet profound subject of a candle.As Faraday’s lectures unfold, discover the intricate chemical processes that occur when a candle burns. Faraday’s engaging and accessible explanations bring scientific concepts...

From the primitive pine-torch to the paraffin candle, how wide an interval! between them how vast a contrast! The means adopted by man to illuminate his home at night, stamp at once his position in the scale of civilisation. The fluid bitumen of the far East, blazing in rude vessels of baked earth; the Etruscan lamp, exquisite in form, yet ill adapted to its office; the whale, seal, or bear fat, filling the hut of the Esquimaux or Lap with odour rather than light; the huge wax candle on th...

The present publication presents one or two points of interest. In the first place, the Lectures were especially intended for young persons, and are therefore as free as possible from technicalities; and in the second place, they are printed as they were spoken, verbatim et literatim. A careful and skilful reporter took them down; and the manuscript, as deciphered from his notes, was subsequently most carefully corrected by the Editor as regards any scientific points which were not clear t...

In "On the Various Forces of Nature and Their Relations to Each Other," Michael Faraday explores the interconnectivity of the fundamental forces that govern the natural world. Written in a clear and engaging style, Faraday's work delves into the principles of electromagnetism, thermodynamics, and gravitation, underscoring the unity of these forces through compelling experiments and accessible illustrations. The book stands as a crucial text in the scientific revolution of the 19th century,...