Nikola Tesla: Incredible Scientist and Prodigal Genius the Life of Nikola Tesla (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169681743)

Nikola Tesla: Incredible Scientist and Prodigal Genius is a biography of the life of Nikola Tesla, written by Colladay and Morrison. The book covers Tesla's life from his birth in Croatia in 1856, to his death in New York City in 1943. Tesla was a brilliant inventor and engineer, and is best known for his contributions to the development of the alternating current (AC) electrical system. The book explores Tesla's early years, including his education and his work as an apprentice to a telegraph operator. It then goes on to detail his years in the United States, where he worked for Thomas Edison and eventually struck out on his own. Tesla's inventions and patents are discussed in detail, including his work on wireless communication and his famous Tesla coil. The book also delves into Tesla's personal life, including his relationships with women and his eccentricities. Throughout the book, the authors paint a picture of a man who was both brilliant and flawed, and whose contributions to science and technology continue to be felt today.Nikola Tesla: Incredible Scientist, and article from the American Mercury, June 59; Illustrations of patents; Tesla stamps; Articles and pictures from the book Lightning in His Hands; Bibliography of books and articles on Tesla; Prodigal Genius.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: Morrison Colladay, John J. O'Neill
ISBN-10: 1169681743
ISBN-13: 9781169681743
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 80
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.03lbs
Size: 11.57h x 8.75w x 0.51d