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The Inventions, Researches, and Writings of Nikola Tesla

Published by Canterbury Classics
Distributed by Simon & Schuster

About The Book

The early works of famed inventor Nikola Tesla, and a source of inspiration for generations of innovators.


At the time it was first published in 1893, The Inventions, Researches, and Writings of Nikola Tesla was considered the bible of electrical engineering and inspired generations of inventors. This volume, edited by Tesla’s contemporary, Thomas Commerford Martin, includes extensive discussion of Tesla’s early work and inventions and contains more than 300 illustrations that demonstrate the practical application of his ideas. Tesla, who was born in what is now Croatia, is best known for his research into the use of high-frequency alternating currents and wireless transmission. Many of his ideas have found practical application in the modern world, and he continues to be a source of inspiration and fascination to this day.

About The Author

Thomas Commerford Martin was an electrical engineer and writer, born in London in 1856. He spent the majority of his adult life in New York, where he edited the Operator magazine. He died in 1924.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Canterbury Classics (March 11, 2019)
  • Length: 520 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781684126637

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