Nikola Tesla (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162586359)

The book ""Nikola Tesla"" is a comprehensive biography of the famous Serbian-American inventor, engineer, and physicist, written by the Nikola Tesla Museum in Belgrade, Serbia. The book provides a detailed account of Tesla's life, from his childhood in a small village in Croatia to his groundbreaking work in the field of electrical engineering and his later years as a reclusive inventor.The book covers Tesla's early years as an apprentice to a telegraph operator, his education in Europe, and his move to the United States, where he worked for Thomas Edison before striking out on his own. It also delves into his many inventions, including the Tesla coil, the alternating current (AC) motor, and the wireless transmission of power.Throughout the book, readers will learn about Tesla's struggles to gain recognition for his work, his battles with other inventors, and his personal life, including his relationships with women and his eccentric habits. The book includes a wealth of photographs, illustrations, and diagrams that help to bring Tesla's world to life.Overall, ""Nikola Tesla"" is an illuminating and engaging biography of one of the most important inventors of the modern age. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the mind of a genius and sheds light on the many contributions Tesla made to the world of science and technology.1956. Contains lectures, patents and articles by the scientist and inventor who developed the AC current system and contributed greatly to science and humanity. This volume is a collection of documents chosen not only as precious evidence of Tesla's important scientific work, but they also provide a worthy signpost for the present and future generations of inventors of all fields of science and technics. Includes hundreds of diagrams and illustrations. This scarce work has four pages that have portions that are illegible.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: Nikola Tesla Museum
ISBN-10: 1162586354
ISBN-13: 9781162586359
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 552
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.70lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 1.12d