An accessible introduction to the principles of electricity and its applications, first published in 1879. The book covers such topics as electrical circuits, electromagnetism, electrical measurement, and the practical uses of electricity in industry and daily life. It is written in a clear and engaging style, and is designed to be accessible to students and general readers alike.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.