First published in 1912, this book contains a detailed treatise on the subject of storage batteries, being an exposition of the chemistry and physics behind lead accumulators. Contents include: “Introductory and Historical”, “Some Electrochemical Fundamentals”, “About Ions”, “The Fundamental Cell-reaction”, “The Active Ions”, “Some Pertinent Physical Queries”, “Energy Relations”, “Reactions at the Electrodes”, Charge and Discharge”, “Capacity”, “Efficiency”, “Internal Resistance”, “Physical Characteristics”, “Formation of Planté Plates”, “Paste Plates”, “Diseases and Troubles”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete the original text and artwork.