Contribution Towards A History Of Electro-Metallurgy: Establishing The Origin Of The Art (1863)

""Contribution Towards A History Of Electro-Metallurgy: Establishing The Origin Of The Art"" is a book written by Henry Dircks in 1863. The book is a detailed historical account of the development of electro-metallurgy, a field that involves the use of electricity to extract and refine metals. Dircks traces the origins of electro-metallurgy back to ancient times, discussing the use of electricity in early experiments with metals by the Greeks and Romans. He then goes on to explore the contributions of key figures in the field, including Alessandro Volta, Michael Faraday, and others. Throughout the book, Dircks provides a wealth of technical information on the processes and techniques involved in electro-metallurgy. He also discusses the economic and industrial implications of the field, particularly in relation to the production of copper and other metals. Overall, ""Contribution Towards A History Of Electro-Metallurgy"" is a comprehensive and informative work that sheds light on an important area of scientific and industrial history.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.