The Electrical Researches, Written Between 1771 and 1781

Henry Cavendish's groundbreaking experiments on electricity form the basis for modern scientific understanding of electrical charge and current. In this volume, his work is presented alongside commentary from James Clerk Maxwell, who build upon and refined Cavendish's discoveries. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of science and the development of modern physics.

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