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Reprint of late 1800s book - intense reading, poor transfer,
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I've read a borrowed copy of this; seeing that Amazon had it, I bought my own copy - I could see that digesting this material is going to take a while.The text is all here, unabridged. The image quality of the illustrations leaves a lot to be desired with this edition, however. It looks like a second-generation xerox in spots. If this is a problem, do yourself a favor and look for the 1980's hardcover reprint. The images are much better in that one. That said, the substance of this book is thoroughly recommended for the serious student of electrical engineering as well as fans of Tesla. Since this text was written in the late 1800s, and is reprinted here without alteration, the language can sometimes have the density of Shakespeare (without the poetry). Much of the phraseology has passed out of use in the last hundred years. This material is written for the intelligencia of Tesla's era, and not "dumbed down" for this age as many other books are. This is an advantage for someone who wants an authoratative viewpoint on this subject (who more authoratative than Tesla!), but poisonous to the casual reader. Many of the inventions discussed in this book are now commonplace (for instance - the AC induction motor, fully described here, is in use everywhere). Nikola's own depth of understanding of the principles involved make this a thoroughly intense experience for those who are ready for it. Readers who can understand this material are going to experience the devine "Ah-ha" on a regular basis throughout this book. Others will be put to sleep. This book will separate the men from the boys very quickly.
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boring and pictureless,
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While I learned a great deal from Tesla from another website and online journal and patent information, this book almost had the effect of me not being too interested. I think it is due to the fact that most pictures are not being printed at all (black squares cover them. Not happy and rather had my money back.For those who are interested in Tesla go here http://www.tfcbooks.com/
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I thought it was wonderful,
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AS AN introduction to the record contained in this volume of Mr. Tesla's investigations and discoveries, a few words of a biographical nature will, it is deemed, not be out of place, nor other than welcome. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
auxiliary brush, synchronizing motor, condenser coatings, synchronism with the generator, tinfoil coating, alternate current machine, high tension induction coil, exhausted bulb, field helices, maximum magnetic effect, rotary effort, refractory button, enormous potential differences, high potential currents, high incandescence, rendered incandescent, condenser action, discharge coil, exhausted tube, energizing circuits, carbon cup, insulated metal plate, electric density, insulating segments, disruptive discharge Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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AS AN introduction to the record contained in this volume of Mr. Tesla's investigations and discoveries, a few words of a biographical nature will, it is deemed, not be out of place, nor other than welcome. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
auxiliary brush, synchronizing motor, condenser coatings, synchronism with the generator, tinfoil coating, alternate current machine, high tension induction coil, exhausted bulb, field helices, maximum magnetic effect, rotary effort, refractory button, enormous potential differences, high potential currents, high incandescence, rendered incandescent, condenser action, discharge coil, exhausted tube, energizing circuits, carbon cup, insulated metal plate, electric density, insulating segments, disruptive discharge Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
American Institute of Electrical Engineers, New York, Institution of Electrical Engineers, Columbia College, Sir William Thomson New!
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- Eastern Europe (Library of Nations) by the editors of Time-Life Books in Front Matter
- Life Sciences by Thomas in Front Matter
- Tesla: Man Out of Time by Margaret Cheney in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- Flash of the Cathode Rays: A History of J J Thomson's Electron by Per F. Dahl in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Occult Science Dictatorship: The Official State Science Religion and How to Get Excommunicated by William Lyne on page 32, and Back Matter
- Remembered Yesterdays by Robert Underwood Johnson on page 389
- Tesla : The True Wireless by Nikola Tesla in Back Matter
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