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Nikola Tesla Books

Books written by or about Nikola Tesla

"Comment on Tesla's Work," Electrical Review - N. Y., Apr. 8, 1896, p. 180. (Views of eminent physicians and scientists on Tesla's articles on Roentgen rays, includes Dr. Cyrus Edson and Ogden D. Hood, Columbia University.) (p)

"Radiography," Electrical Review - N. Y., Apr. 8, 1896, P. 182. (Editorial note that this issue includes letter from Tesla on xrays.) (p)

Tesla, Nikola. "Tesla on Roentgen Radiations," Electrical Review - N. Y., Apr. 8, 1896, pp. 183, 186. (Description of apparatus for reflection of x-rays. Even at distance of 40 feet he was able to observe a faint shadow passing across the field of vision.) (p)

"Tesla's Improved Methods in X-Rays," N. Y. Tribune, Apr. 9, 1896. (n)

"Statement by Nikola Tesla," Mining & Scientific Press, Apr. 11, 1896, p. 294. (p)

Christman, F. L. "Three Great Inventors," Louisville Courier Journal, Apr. 12, 1896. (n)

Edison, Thomas, "Roentgen Ray Lamps and Other Experiments," Electrical Engineer, - N. Y., Apr. 15, 1896, p. 378. (Tesla previously noted that silicon carbide is a conductor for high tension current.) (p)

"Candle Power of X-Rays," Electrical Engineer - N. Y., Apr. 15, 1896, p. 379. (Tesla obtains fluorescence of calcic tungstate at 40 feet.) (p)

Pupin, M. I. "Diffuse Reflection of Roentgen Rays," Electricity, Apr. 15, 1896, p. 287. (p)

Kennelly, A. E., and Houston, Edwin J. "The Roentgen Rays," English Mechanic & World of Science, Apr. 17, 1896, pp. 188, 189. (From the Journal of The Franklin Institute. Description of construction of a simple form of Tesla coil.) (p)

"Tesla's Researches in X-Rays," N. Y. Tribune, Apr. 18, 1896. (n)

"Roentgen Rays," Electrical World - N. Y., Apr. 18, 1896, pp. 437, 438. (Review of Elect. Review - N. Y., Apr. 1, 1896, article containing description of Tesla's method in researches of reflection of Roentgen rays.) (p)

Tesla, Nikola. "Tesla's Latest Roentgen Ray Investigations," Electrical Review - N. Y., Apr. 22, 1896, pp. 206, 207, 211. (Description of Roentgen rays. Practicable to make photographs of small objects at a distance of 40 feet. See also Elect. World & Engr., May 2, 1896, p. 491.) (p)

"Can See Human Head - Nikola Tesla Evolves More Marvels by Means of the X-Ray," N. Y. Sun, Apr. 22, 1896. (n)