Institution of Electrical Engineers in association with the Science Museum,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
c2001.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
xvii, 235 p. :
Other Physical Details
ill., ports. ;
Dimensions
24 cm.
SERIES
Series Title
IEE history of technology series ;
Volume Designation
29
GENERAL NOTES
Text of Note
Previous ed.: London : HMSO, 1975.
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
Text of Note
Includes bibliographical references (p. [223]-229) and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
Text of Note
An extraordinary fellow -- Early life -- pt. 1. Sound and light: Researches in sound ; Musical instrument manufacturer ; The stereoscope -- pt. 2. Electricity: The velocity of electricity ; Professor Wheatstone ; Researches in electricity ; Electrical measurements -- pt. 3. The telegraph: Early telegraphy ; The practical electric telegraph ; Submarine telegraphy ; The developing telegraph -- pt. 4. Sir Charles: Wheatstone at home ; Later scientific work ; The public figure -- Appendix - sources: Wheatstone's correspondence ; Wheatstone's scientific papers.