Burgan, Michael. Nikola Tesla: Physicist, Inventor, Electrical Engineer.
Compass Point Books/Capstone 2009 112p 34.65 978-0-7565-4086-9 ms/hs
Signature Lives (Compass Point)
Biography of Nikola Tesla, whose fascination with electricity led him to create many of the electrical inventions, such as the AC motor, which heralded the modern era of electricity in the United States. This fascinating volume recounts the life, accomplishments and trials of Nikola Tesla, an often-overlooked scientist, inventor and engineer whose advancements in electricity research and electrical engineering paved the way for the modern electrical era in the United States. The text is fresh and interesting, presenting little-known facts in a narrative format, with many vintage photographs and informative text boxes. The layout and the information are presented lead the reader to discover and explore the man as well as his legacy. One can almost get angry at the way his work was overshadowed and appropriated by Edison, among others. A timeline, comparing Tesla’s life to world events presents a unique perspective. Essential facts appear in the section “Life at a Glance.” Bibliographical references and an extensive index complete this useful volume. Naismith, Pat
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