Electricity for Boys
Electricity for Boys, published in 1914 as one of the How-to-do-it Books, is James Slough Zerbe's practical introduction to electricity for young experimenters. After a historical chapter it tells the reader what tools and apparatus to gather and then proceeds through magnets, coils and armatures, the different kinds of current, how to detect and measure electricity, volts, amperes, ohms and watts, and the building of bells, switches, annunciators, batteries, a telegraph, condensers, a wireless set and a telephone. Later chapters touch on electroplating, electric heating, alternating current, transformers, lighting and X-rays, with a glossary. Many of the experiments would not be considered safe today, and the book is of interest chiefly as a record of the hands-on science education of a century ago. It is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, with the first chapter free.
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Frequently asked questions about Electricity for Boys
Electricity for Boys by James Slough Zerbe can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read Electricity for Boys online?
Yes. Electricity for Boys opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is Electricity for Boys free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of Electricity for Boys is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is Electricity for Boys in the public domain?
Yes. Electricity for Boys by James Slough Zerbe is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Electricity for Boys?
About 2 h 37 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Electricity for Boys?
Electricity for Boys by James Slough Zerbe is filed under "Children's Classics" in the Vinteuil library.
