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Nikola Tesla Books

Books written by or about Nikola Tesla

"Lord Kelvin," Electrical Review - N. Y., Aug. 18, 1897, p. 83. (Lord Kelvin's visit to U. 5. Tesla says Kelvin's mathematical essays stand alone.) (p)

"On The Source of Roentgen Rays and The Practical Construction and Safe Operation of Leonard Tubes," Electrical Engineer - N. Y., Aug. 19, 1897, pp. 164-166. (Discusses improved design, with diagrams. See also Elect. Review of Aug. 11, 1897.) (p)

"Tesla Electrifies the Earth," Electrical Engineer - London, Aug. 20, 1897, p. 225. (Transmission of messages from one point to another on the earth without wires. Article from N. Y. Journal.) (p)

Manchester, Franklin. "Tesla," Citizen, Aug. 22, 1897. (p)

"Tesla, Marvel of the World," N. Y. Citizen (Brooklyn), Aug. 22, 1897. (n)

Bendt, Franz. "Electricity During the Last Five Years," Chautaquan, Sept. 1897, pp. 624-627. (Translation of German article. Discusses work in Germany, along with Tesla developments.) (p)

Vosmaer, A., and Ortt, F. L. "A Summary of Roentgen Ray Theories," Electrical Engineer - N. Y., Sept. 9, 1897, p. 234. (Discussion of Roentgen rays, with mention of experiments of Tesla with his T-tube.) (p)

Woods, E. "An Interesting View of X-Rays," Electrical Review - N. Y., Sept. 15, 1897, pp. 124, 125. (Some experiments based on Tesla's work. Believes danger from x-rays is exaggerated. Gold foil screen described.) (p)

"Telegraphy Without Wires," Scribner's Magazine, Oct., 1897, pp. 527, 528. (p)

"Marconi Telegraphy," Electrical Review - London, Oct. 8, 1897, pp. 467, 468. (Reference article - see Elect. Review - London, Oct. 22, 1897, p. 538.) (p)

"Mr. Tesla on High Speed Electric Railroading," Electrical Engineer - N. Y., p. 359. (Interview with N. Y. Journal. Tesla says properly constructed tracks will permit 150-200 mph. Alternating current is capable of supplying the speed.) (p)

"Lord Kelvin Sails for Home," Electrical Review - N. Y., Oct. 20, 1897, P. 188. (Visits Tesla's laboratory before returning home.) (p)

Swinton, A. A. C. "Wireless Telegraphy," Electrical Review - London, Oct. 22, 1897, p. 538. (Letter from Swinton calling attention to Tesla's original wireless work. Refer to article, "Marconi Telegraphy" in Elect. Review - London, Oct. 8, pp. 467, 468.) (p)

Proc. Camb. Phil. Soc., Oct. 25, 1897, vol. IX, p. 324. (Article by H. C. Pocklington.) (p)