A Conqueror Of Space: An Authorized Biography Of The Life And Work Of Lee DeForest (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163164471)

A Conqueror of Space: An Authorized Biography of the Life and Work of Lee DeForest is a comprehensive account of the life and achievements of Lee DeForest, an American inventor and pioneer in the field of radio and television. Authored by Georgette Carneal, the book provides an in-depth exploration of DeForest's personal and professional life, tracing his career from his early days as a student to his later years as a celebrated inventor and entrepreneur.The book covers DeForest's many contributions to the field of electronics, including his invention of the Audion tube, which revolutionized the technology of radio broadcasting. The author also delves into DeForest's work in the development of television, his involvement in the film industry, and his many other inventions and innovations.Throughout the book, Carneal draws on a wealth of primary sources, including interviews with DeForest's family members, friends, and colleagues, as well as his own personal papers and correspondence. The result is a detailed and engaging portrait of a pioneering figure in the history of science and technology, whose work has had a lasting impact on the world we live in today.Overall, A Conqueror of Space is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science and technology, as well as for fans of biography and historical non-fiction.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Georgette Carneal
ISBN-10: 116316447X
ISBN-13: 9781163164471
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 304
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.64d