Experiment to ascertain the effects of electricity on plants and animals. High voltage electricity generated by a glass globe static electric machine is carried by the chain to items suspended from silk cords in the centre of the picture. From 'Recherches sur les Causes Particulaires des Phenomenes Electriques' by Abbe Nollet (Paris, 1753). Engraving. .

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Experiment to ascertain the effects of electricity on plants and animals. High voltage electricity generated by a glass globe static electric machine is carried by the chain to items suspended from silk cords in the centre of the picture. From 'Recherches sur les Causes Particulaires des Phenomenes Electriques' by Abbe Nollet (Paris, 1753). Engraving. .

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