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  • The Story of Electricity

    by John Munro ...
    "The Story of Electricity" by John Munro is a captivating exploration of the development and understanding of electricity throughout history. Munro delves into the scientific discoveries and technological advancements that have shaped our modern world, presenting complex concepts in an accessible manner. The book covers key figures in the field, such as Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Edison, and ... Read more

    $1.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Story of Electricity

    by John Munro ...
    A fascinating early 20th Century look at the science of electricity, including some of the interesting and sometimes bizarre uses that early inventors found for the electrical force, such as Edison's electromagnetic pen (a very early form of photocopier), an instrument that could detect the level of starlight, and even (don’t try this one at home kids!) a method for electro-plating lizards! ... Read more

    $4.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Heroes of the Telegraph

    by John Munro ...
    "Heroes of the Telegraph" by John Munro is a captivating exploration of the lives and contributions of the pioneers of telecommunication. The book delves into the fascinating world of telegraphy, highlighting the innovative spirit and determination of those who revolutionized communication. Munro vividly portrays the challenges faced by these heroes, from technical obstacles to societal resistance ... Read more

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  • A Trip to Venus: A Novel

    by John Munro ...
    The story revolves around a group of adventurers who embark on a journey to Venus using an experimental spacecraft. As they travel to the planet Venus, the narrative describes their encounters with the alien civilization inhabiting the planet, their technologies, and the social structures of the Venusian society.John Munro's "A Trip to Venus" is notable for its imaginative portrayal of space ... Read more

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  • A Trip to Venus: A Novel

    Voyage beyond Earth to an idyllic Venus — where brilliant science meets cosmic wonder and human curiosity drives discovery

    by John Munro ...
    In A Trip to Venus: A Novel by John Munro, imagination ignites the engines of discovery and carries readers beyond the boundaries of Earth into the vast, mysterious reaches of space. Written during the golden age of speculative science, this visionary tale blends bold scientific curiosity with the irresistible thrill of cosmic adventure.Munro invites us to embark on a daring voyage to our ... Read more

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  • Heroes of the Telegraph (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. Telegraph Pioneers, Victorian Innovation, and the Birth of Global Communication

    by John Munro, Cooper White ...
    John Munro's *Heroes of the Telegraph* presents the development of telegraphic communication through a sequence of lively biographical and historical sketches. Rather than treating technology as a merely mechanical achievement, Munro emphasizes the ingenuity, perseverance, and social consequences embodied in the men who transformed electrical experiment into a practical global network. His prose ... Read more

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  • Heroes of the Telegraph

    by John Munro ...
    The history of an invention, whether of science or art, may be compared to the growth of an organism such as a tree. The wind, or the random visit of a bee, unites the pollen in the flower, the green fruit forms and ripens to the perfect seed, which, on being planted in congenial soil, takes root and flourishes. Even so from the chance combination of two facts in the human mind, a crude idea ... Read more

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  • The Story Of Electricity

    by John Munro ...
    A work on electricity needs little recommendation to stimulate the interest of the general reader. Electricity in its manifold applications is so large a factor in the comfort and convenience of our daily life, so essential to the industrial organization which embraces every dweller in a civilized land, so important in the development and extension of civilization itself, that a knowledge of its ... Read more

    $2.73 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • A Trip to Venus

    by John Munro ...
    When evening came I turned to the books, and gathered a great deal about the fiery planet, including the fact that a stout man, a Daniel Lambert, could jump his own height there with the greatest ease. Very likely; but I was seeking information on the strange light, and as I could not find any I resolved to walk over and consult my old friend, Professor Gazen, the well-known astronomer, who had ... Read more

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  • Heroes of the Telegraph

    by John Munro ...
    Heroes of the Telegraph by John Munro libreka classics – These are classics of literary history, reissued and made available to a wide audience. Immerse yourself in well-known and popular titles! ... Read more

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  • A Trip to Venus

    by John Munro ...
    Prof. John Munro (1849-1930) was the author of Heroes of the Telegraph (1891), The Story of Electricity (1896) and A Trip to Venus (1897). "In plain English, at 4 a. m., a ray of light had been observed on the disc of the planet Mars in or near the "terminator"; that is to say, the zone of twilight separating day from night. The news was doubly interesting to me, because a singular dream of ... Read more

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  • A Trip to Venus

    by John Munro ...
    When evening came I turned to the books, and gathered a great deal about the fiery planet, including the fact that a stout man, a Daniel Lambert, could jump his own height there with the greatest ease. Very likely; but I was seeking information on the strange light, and as I could not find any I resolved to walk over and consult my old friend, Professor Gazen, the well-known astronomer, who had ... Read more

    $1.00 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus