Faraday as a Discoverer

audiobook

Faraday as a Discoverer

by John Tyndall

EN·~4 hours·30 chapters

Chapters

30 total
1

by John Tyndall

0:01
2

Preface to the fifth edition.

1:54
3

Preface to the fourth edition.

0:26
4

Preface to the second edition.

1:29
5

FARADAY AS A DISCOVERER.

0:01
6

Chapter 1.

13:19
7

Footnotes to Chapter 1

1:07
8

Chapter 2.

8:44
9

Footnotes to Chapter 2

1:57
10

Chapter 3.

24:34

Description

In this concise portrait, the author invites listeners to step into the mind of one of science’s most visionary experimenters. By tracing Faraday’s early work at the Royal Institution and his groundbreaking discoveries in electromagnetism, the narrative reveals how his keen imagination turned simple observations into principles that would later power telegraphs, telephones, and electric lighting. The story captures his modesty and his deliberate focus on understanding nature rather than chasing commercial reward.

The book also serves as a practical guide, distilling the dense details of Faraday’s experiments into clear, accessible explanations for modern readers. It highlights his methodical approach, his relentless curiosity, and the lasting influence of his ideas on today’s technological world. Listeners will come away with a vivid sense of the scientist’s character and the timeless relevance of his work.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~4 hours (231K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by An Anonymous Volunteer, and David Widger

Release date

1998-03-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

John Tyndall

John Tyndall

1820–1893

Best known for making big scientific ideas clear and vivid, this Irish-born physicist helped explain glaciers, heat, light, and the way gases in the atmosphere trap warmth. His books brought cutting-edge Victorian science to a wide general audience.

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