A14 6-4PREFACE.The task of giving some account of Maxwell's work -of describing1 the share that he has taken m the advance of Physical Science during the latter halt of this nineteenth century-has proved no light labour. The problems which he attacked are of such magnitude and complexity, that the attempt to explain them and their importance, satisfactorily, without the aid of symbols, is almost foredoomed to failure. However, the attempt has been made, m the belief that there are many who, though they cannot follow the mathematical analysis of Maxwell's work, have sufficient general knowledge of physical ideas and principles to make an account of Maxwell and of the development of the truths that he discovered, subjects of intelligent interest.Maxwell s life was written in 1882 by two of those who were most intimately connected with him, Professor Lewis Campbell and Dr. Oarnett. Many of the biographical details of the earlier part of this book are taken from their work. My thAbout the Publisher Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the difficult to read text. Read books online for free at www.forgottenbooks.org