Copy of Incandescent Electric Lighting:
Book
This is the first book on electric lighting published in the United States, authored by Lewis Howard Latimer, an inventor and draftsman, with additional contributions by C.J. Field and John W. Howell. The book provides a detailed description of the Edison system of electric lighting, including technical insights on the design and operation of incandescent stations, and a discussion on the efficiency of incandescent lamps. This edition is part of the Van Nostrand Science Series.
Keywords: Electric Lighting, Edison System, Lewis Howard Latimer, Incandescent Lighting, Van Nostrand Science Series, First Edition, Historical Publication, 1890, D. Van Nostrand Company
This publication was instrumental in documenting the emerging technology of electric lighting in the late 19th century and highlights Latimer’s contributions to the field of electrical engineering.
Latimer Family Collection : Latimer House
Hand Written
Title Page
“Donated by the author Lewis H. Latimer” (handwritten note). "This was the first book on Electric Lighting published in the United States."
6"x7.5"
Lewis Howard Latimer
Van Nostrand Science Series, No. 57
First
New York, New York, USA
1890
Softcover
Lewis Latimer
On display
Lewis Latimer House
FlushingQueens
New York, USA
North America
United States