On Sat, 03 Nov 2007 20:14:37 GMT, Geo
wrote:

On Sat, 03 Nov 2007 14:05:44 +0000 (GMT), "Dave Plowman (News)"
wrote:

In an ideal world, kids will play with batteries and bulbs etc and learn
the basics of electricity long before attempting DIY on house electrics.

Indeed - The Boy Electrician (1948-1966) recommended reading.

"The Boy Electrician" predates 1948 - my earlier copy was published in
1920 (reprinted 1921).

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Frank Erskine