Letters of a Radio-Engineer to His Son

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Letters of a Radio-Engineer to His Son

by John Mills

EN·~5 hours·25 chapters

Chapters

25 total
1

LETTERS OF A RADIO-ENGINEER TO HIS SON

0:02
2

LETTER 1ELECTRICITY AND MATTER

8:24
3

LETTER 2WHY A COPPER WIRE WILL CONDUCT ELECTRICITY

10:07
4

LETTER 3HOW A BATTERY WORKS

15:47
5

LETTER 4THE BATTERIES IN YOUR RADIO SET

10:03
6

LETTER 5GETTING ELECTRONS FROM A HEATED WIRE

7:47
7

LETTER 6THE AUDION

10:58
8

LETTER 7HOW TO MEASURE AN ELECTRON STREAM

12:30
9

LETTER 8ELECTRON-MOVING-FORCES

12:06
10

LETTER 9THE AUDION-CHARACTERISTIC

13:23

Description

A series of intimate letters unfolds as a seasoned radio‑engineer explains the wonders of wireless communication to his curious son. Written in a conversational style, each note breaks down complex ideas into bite‑size explanations, complete with simple sketches that feel as friendly as a bedside chat. The author promises a practical roadmap, guiding readers from the very basics of electricity to the inner workings of the radios that were reshaping daily life.

The first letters lay a foundation in the nature of electrons and protons, describing how these tiny particles combine to form atoms and, ultimately, the circuits that carry sound across the air. Alongside clear definitions, the engineer invites readers to experiment with components like copper wire, mica, and crystal detectors, turning theory into hands‑on discovery. This approachable blend of personal mentorship and scientific insight makes the book an engaging entry point for anyone eager to grasp the early world of radio‑telephony.

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Language

en

Duration

~5 hours (326K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Roger Frank, Robert Cicconetti and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2009-12-16

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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About the author

JM

John Mills

1880–1948

Best known for making early radio and modern physics understandable to general readers, this American engineer-author wrote with the patience of a teacher and the curiosity of a working scientist.

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