Faraday

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1. helph67Mar 2026
   Another excellent (paperback) book is `Faraday - The Life' by James Hamilton 465 pages Harper Collins publishers
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2. helph67Dec 2022
   Faraday:The Life by James Hamilton. Harper Collins publishers, paperback 465 pages. These days everyone knows of Musk and Jobs but Faraday's many contributions to humanity's advancement are largely forgotten.
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3. helph67Feb 2022
   Faraday: The Life by James Hamilton - HarperCollins Publishers (paperback) 2002. Considering that he received the equivalent of primary school education his brilliant mind was responsible for the first electric generator, which lead to the first electric motor. The biography provides many other examples why we should all appreciate his genius.
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4. helph67Jan 2022
   "Faraday - the life" by James Hamilton, Harper Collins publishers, paperback 2003. Prior to reading the book I knew Faraday was famous but this biography spelled out just how important his work was for humanity. Just 2 of his inventions are the electric generator and the electric motor. Imagine life without them.
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5. frobisherDec 2021
   Very much enjoying the classic "Utopia" by Thomas More, as well as "Faraday" by James Hamilton
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6. helph67Sep 2021
   Certainly do! Titled "Faraday" by James Hamilton, published by Harper Collins in paperback 2002. It contains many photographic illustrations and is absolutely recommended. The world needs more people with his ethos.
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