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Synopsis
""The Birth of the Vacuum Tube: The Edison Effect"" by Fernand Emile D'Humy is a detailed account of the invention and development of the vacuum tube, also known as the thermionic valve. The book explores the history of the vacuum tube, from its early beginnings with Thomas Edison's discovery of the Edison effect to the development of the modern vacuum tube in the early 20th century.The author delves into the technical aspects of the vacuum tube, explaining how it works and its various applications in fields such as radio, television, and computing. The book also discusses the impact of the vacuum tube on society and the economy, including its role in the development of the electronics industry and its use in wartime communications.Overall, ""The Birth of the Vacuum Tube: The Edison Effect"" provides a comprehensive and fascinating look at one of the most important inventions of the modern era. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of technology and its impact on society.This Newcomen Address, Notable Both For Its Historical Value In The History Of Electronics And For Its Superb Recognition Of Spiritual Values, Was Delivered During The 1947 Nebraska Dinner Of The Newcomen Society Of England, At Which Mr. D'Humy Was Guest Of Honor, Held In The Ballroom Of Hotel Fontenelle At Omaha, Nebraska, On October 15, 1947.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.