The True Father of Electricity: Stephen Gray

On May 1, 1729 a retired clothing dyer noticed a single feather moving in a strange way which changed the course of history. How did a single feather change the course of history?  Well, I’ll tell you and along the way, I will talk about class prejudice, the true father of electricity, electrifying hot pokers, live chickens, and “flying” children! 

Table of ContentsThe First Real Study of Electricity: Stephen GrayThe Discovery of Electric CommunicationThe Discovery ...