The Autobiography of an Electron Wherein the Scientific Ideas of the Present Time Are Explained in an Interesting and Novel Fashion

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The Autobiography of an Electron Wherein the Scientific Ideas of the Present Time Are Explained in an Interesting and Novel Fashion

by Charles R. (Charles Robert) Gibson

EN·~2 hours·26 chapters

Chapters

26 total
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THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF AN ELECTRON

0:40
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PREFACE

1:47
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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

0:24
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CHAPTER I - WHAT THE STORY IS ABOUT

4:51
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CHAPTER II - THE ELECTRON'S PREFACE

1:16
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CHAPTER III - THE NEW ARRIVAL

8:12
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CHAPTER IV - SOME GOOD SPORT

6:28
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CHAPTER V - MY EARLIEST RECOLLECTIONS

6:11
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CHAPTER VI - MAN PAYS US SOME ATTENTION

7:22

Description

Imagine an electron itself slipping into the role of narrator, guiding the listener through the invisible world that powers everyday marvels. In a conversational tone, the book unfolds the basics of electricity, magnetism, light and even the mysterious forces behind X‑rays and radio waves, all without drowning the audience in equations or dates. The author weaves real experimental evidence into a lighthearted story, making the tiny particle feel as tangible as a character in a novel.

The narrative stays rooted in the early twentieth‑century understanding of physics, using clear analogies and vivid illustrations to explain how electrons create lightning, drive motors, and shape modern communication. Listeners will come away with a solid grasp of why matter behaves the way it does, and a fresh appreciation for the unseen actors that animate our world—all presented as an engaging, easy‑to‑follow tale rather than a dry textbook.

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The Autobiography of an Electron Wherein the Scientific Ideas of the Present Time Are Explained in an Interesting and Novel Fashion Wherein the Scientific Ideas of the Present Time Are Explained in an Interesting and Novel Fashion

Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (138K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2011-06-17

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Charles R. (Charles Robert) Gibson

1870–1931

A Scottish popular science writer who had a gift for making big ideas feel lively and approachable, he wrote for young readers and general audiences at a time when modern science was rapidly changing everyday life.

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