Nikola Tesla Books
Tesla, Nikola. "Some Personal Recollections," Scientific American, June 5, 1915, pp. 537, 576, 577. (Includes recollection of earlier life. Success attributed to exercises in will power and self control. Reprinted in Nikola Tesla, Lectures, Patents, Articles, Beograd, 1956.) (p) 11 ×× pp. 511
"70 Years of Invention," Scientific American, June 5, 1915, 520, 550, 552. (Under heading of "Mechanical Engineering," development of Tesla turbine is mentioned.) (p)
Editor note: This article includes two short sentences about Tesla: "The year 1887 is memorable for Tesla's invention of the polyphase alternating current motor, which made it possible to transmit electrical energy economically." and "Nikola Tesla invented a steam turbine, which depends for its operation on the viscosity of steam, acting upon a series of flat metal disks narrowly spaced apart."
Wyman, William J. "The Patent Office & Invention Since 1845," Scientific American, June 5, 1915, pp. 533, 534, 575. (Some prolific inventors named, including Tesla.) (p)
"Admiral Explains Torpedo Boat," N. Y. Times, July 24, 1915. (Rear Admiral Bradley A. Fiske had studied wireless in 1897. Patent for wireless control granted to Tesla in 1900, but Fiske's patent application on the same subject had been overlooked.) (n)
Jone, E. Taylor. "On the Most Efficient Primary Capacity for Induction Coils & Tesla Coils," Philosophical Mag. - London, Aug., 1915, pp. 224-239. (Theoretical considerations, including that of the Tesla coil.) (p)
"The New Naval Board in Prospectus," N. Y. Tribune, Aug. 1, 1915. (Opinions of inventors solicited. Tesla proposes board of inventors associated with the government for defense of the nation. Attacks waste of natural sources of energy.) (n)
Marshall, E. "Let Wireless Guard U. S. - Tesla," Boston Post, Aug. 1, 1915. (n)
Marshall, Edward. "Tesla Visions Wireless Wonders," N. Y. Times, Aug. 1, 1915, IV, p. 11, col. 1. (Wireless transmission may simplify national defense and solve some of the world's greatest problems.) (n)
"Tesla Sues Marconi on Wireless Patent," N. Y. Times, Aug. 4, 1915, p. 8, col. 1. (Alleges important apparatus infringes prior rights given to him.) (n)
"Motions in Tesla Suit," N. Y. Times, Aug. 6, 1915, p. 7, col. 2. (Tesla asks that part of answer to suit be stricken out.) (n)
"Tesla's Fight on Marconi Up Court Reverses Decision on Motion Aimed at Answer," N. Y. Sun, Aug. 6, 1915, 1 col. (n)
Tesla, Nikola. "Coast Ports Basic Factor - Resistance of Invasion Rests on Adequate Defense on Shore," N. Y. Sun, Aug. 8, 1915, 2 cols. (n)
"Rules on Marconi Answer," N. Y. Times, Aug. 11, 1915, p. 5, col. 1. (Judge Hand strikes out as impertinent Part II of Marconi Company's answer.) (n)
"Tesla Sues Marconi on Wireless Patent," Electrical Review & Western Electrician, Aug. 14, 1915, p. 297. (Tesla bases his actions on allegation that his two patents granted in 1900, and Marconi patent not granted until 1904.) (p)
