Volume 2 covers the 1830s, a period when Faraday pursued the consequences of his discovery of electromagnetic induction and revised entirely the theories of electrochemistry and the nature of electricity.

Michael Faraday, a renowned chemist and physicist, penned this book based on his popular lectures, showcasing his passion for science and dedication to public education.

Modern life now depends on the application of Faraday's discoveries of the electric motor, transformer and the dynamo; modern physical theories reflect the field-conception of natural powers that he pioneered.

First published in three volumes from 1839 to 1855, this landmark work clearly discusses the inquiries that led to the author's development of the first dynamo and his establishment of the foundations of classical field theory.

The complete Correspondence, which will comprise six volumes, is a landmark resource for all historians of science and technology. Nearly two-thirds of the letters in this 4th volume are previously unpublished.