Publisher's Synopsis
Looking Forward: The Phenomenal Progress of Electricity in 1912 is a book written by Harry W. Hillman and first published in 1906. The book is a comprehensive guide to the advancements and potential of electricity at the turn of the 20th century. It explores the history of electricity, from its discovery to the development of electrical power generation and distribution systems. The book also delves into the various applications of electricity, such as lighting, heating, transportation, and communication. Hillman discusses the role of electricity in industry, agriculture, and medicine, and predicts future developments in the field, including the use of electricity for aviation and space travel. Looking Forward is a fascinating glimpse into the world of electricity at a time when it was rapidly transforming society and changing the way people lived and worked.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.