GEORGE WESTINGHOUSE the man may be overshadowed by his inventions, company, or legend. But in this biography by Henry G. Prout, Westinghouse's personal life and history are recounted along with his many inventions and enterprises -- and his inventions and enterprises were enormous. "He dealt in the same week, and often in the same day, with organization, financial and executive affairs, commercial affairs, and the engineering details of half a dozen companies in two hemispheres," Prout noted. "They were as far apart in kind as the air brake and natural gas, and as far apart in geography as San Francisco and St. Petersburg." This biography covers topics as diverse as power signaling and switching, Westinghouse's use of the alternating current, his activities at Niagara Falls, his European enterprises, his financial methods, and his overall impact on rail transportation and the power industry.
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...The book is well-written: its style is vivid and vivacious. -- The New York Times, March 26, 1922, p. 7
...This biography details Westinghouse's work and its impact and examines his involvement in industry. -- Book News
Lays emphasis on the scientific and business aspects of Westinghouse's career. These are told understandingly and interestingly... -- The Times (London), Literary Supplement, July 6, 1922 P. 446 --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
...This biography details Westinghouse's work and its impact and examines his involvement in industry. -- Book News
Lays emphasis on the scientific and business aspects of Westinghouse's career. These are told understandingly and interestingly... -- The Times (London), Literary Supplement, July 6, 1922 P. 446 --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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George Westinghouse, United States, Westinghouse Company, New York, Niagara Falls, Air Brake Company, World's Fair, Lord Kelvin, Machine Company, Cooper Hewitt, Cataract Construction Company, East Pittsburgh, Union Switch, Signal Company, Great Britain, New Haven, Pennsylvania Railroad, Great War, Patent Office, Cataract Company, Albert Schmid, Civil War, Equitable Society, Lord Fisher, Master Car New!
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