Synopses & Reviews
Where Discovery Sparks Imagination examines the early history of radio and electricity, presented via a marvelous collection of over 600 photographs of actual apparatus, many of which have never before been published. Beginning with the rise of electricity in the 17th century, the book follows a continuous thread of discovery and invention through electric motors, electric light, the telegraph, telephone and ultimately radio. Anyone who appreciates the amazing workmanship and artistry of old technology will love this book!
Review
Jenkins has assembled a world-class collection and he uses it to tell the fascinating story of electricity and early radio. Along the way he is ablewith enviable easeto weave in stories about both the cultural transformations that radio made possible, and the science of electricity itself. A thoroughly worthwhile book.” Steven Turner, curator, Smithsonian Institution
About the Author
John D. Jenkins is board president of the American Museum of Radio and Electricity, located in Bellingham, Washington. He is also a long-time collector of early radio and scientific apparatus, and a retired Microsoft executive. He serves on several boards, is a member of professional associations including the History of Science Society, and is the author of Loud Talker: The Early History of Loudspeakers. John lectures and writes on topics related to the history of technology. He lives in Woodinville, Washington.
Table of Contents
PREFACEABOUT THE MUSEUMTHE DAWN OF THE ELECTRICAL AGEELECTRICITY SPARKS INVENTIONTHE WIRELESS AGERADIO ENTERS THE HOMETHE GOLDEN AGE OF RADIOTHE JONES GALLERYINDEX