The Electrifying John Wesley

What was John Wesley doing when, in 1753, he purchased four portable electrical machines able to subject people to electrical charges? It came about as a result of his fascination with Benjamin Franklin's electrical experiments which became widely known through the publication of his letters to Peter Collison, a member of the British Royal Society. Wesley developed a deep appreciation for the powerful effects of electricity and, along with others of his day, saw great potential for its medical use… Read More