The Electric Light

The Electric Light: Its History, Production And Applications is a comprehensive book written by Emile Alglave and published in 1884. The book explores the history of electric lighting, from its early beginnings to the latest developments in the field. Alglave discusses the different types of electric lamps, including arc lamps, incandescent lamps, and carbon filament lamps, and explains the principles behind their operation.The book also covers the production of electric light, including the generation, distribution, and control of electricity. Alglave provides detailed explanations of the various components of electric lighting systems, such as generators, transformers, and switches, and how they work together to produce and control light.In addition, The Electric Light: Its History, Production And Applications discusses the many applications of electric lighting, from street lighting and indoor illumination to industrial uses such as mining and manufacturing. Alglave also explores the potential future developments in electric lighting technology, including the possibility of wireless transmission of electricity.Overall, The Electric Light: Its History, Production And Applications is an informative and engaging book that provides a comprehensive overview of the history, production, and applications of electric lighting. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of technology, electrical engineering, or the development of modern lighting systems.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.