In the Beginning... Motorcycle Electric Anecdote

Once upon a time I saw a well written anecdote (or simile?) that summarized the electrical components of a motorcycle. Now I can't seem to find it. It started with "In the Beginning..." and talked about the need for electricity and the invention of the stator, but then the electrical current was a/c and the voltage was too high, so the regulator and rectifier was added and so on and so forth... "...and it was good." Anybody know what I'm talking about? Just curious. I'd like to find it and save it.

Cheers,

Jeremy