The Intellectual Rise in Electricity is a fascinating exploration of the history of electricity, from Benjamin Franklin's experiments with lightning to the development of modern electrical systems. The book covers the various discoveries and inventions that led to our modern understanding of electricity, as well as the social and political implications of this new technology. Written in an engaging style and featuring many illustrations and diagrams, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in science and technology history. 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.