The Fantastic Inventions of Nikola Tesla
(Lost Science Adventures Unlimited Press)
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46 of 48 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
A fairly good collection of Tesla Material,
By "deinonychus" (Denver) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Fantastic Inventions of Nikola Tesla (Lost Science (Adventures Unlimited Press)) (Paperback)
I recommend this book for people who want to get an overview of the man and get straight to the more technical stuff. Just ignore chapter 9.The book contains a short biographical sketch (1 chapter), many pictures of the patents, two of Tesla's own presentations/papers, and more supporting information. For most of the patents, only the diagrams are reproduced not the legends. This will not be a problem to most anyone with any knowledge of electricity. They can figure out what the various parts are. The works of Tesla reproduced in the book are a delight to read. Unfortunately, I guess to make the book more "fantastic", in the last chapter (chapter 9) the author departs from being good information and becomes speculation. It reproduces tired UFO photos from the 50' and 60's trying to connect them to Tesla.
28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good book for Tesla fans,
By Steve (Santa Ana, California United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Fantastic Inventions of Nikola Tesla (Lost Science (Adventures Unlimited Press)) (Paperback)
I found this book to be quite informative and satisfying. The only thing I hate about it, was Ch. 9. It was total nonsense, however, let it not ruin the whole book. It may not go into great detail about all of Tesla's inventions (which was a dissapointment), but for those whom are interested in Tesla coils, mainly how Tesla finally came to such a beautiful invention, I highly recommend this book. The book mainly is about Tesla's experiments with alternate currents of high potential and frequency, which is how the Tesla coil was born.(However, this book does not mention the Tesla coil or teaches you how to make one). It is heavily illustrated with diagrams of Tesla's inventions, which I found pleasing (however, the diagrams arent explained, so do not expect to be able to duplicate any inventions after reading this book ). Overall, this book should not necesscarily teach you all about Tesla's invention (most of them are either briefly mentioned or illustrated), but it would greatly inform you about what Tesla was famous for, and especially act as an excellent introduction to the marvelous work's of Nikola Tesla.
23 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good patent info, Some far-fetched themes are covered.,
By A Customer
This review is from: The Fantastic Inventions of Nikola Tesla (Lost Science (Adventures Unlimited Press)) (Paperback)
This book provides much information of Telsa's patents. AC motor and other apparatus are covered, the bulk of the book pertains to Tesla's "Experiments with Alternate Currents of High Frequency and High Potential" Wireless power and "Death Ray" are critiqued. The other stuff in the book (Atlantis, Mars, saucers, etc.) seems to be almost purely speculative and should be taken with a generous grain of salt. In the end there is a copy of the supreme court documents associated with the demolition of Wardencyffe Tower.Adam Parker
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