The Scope Of The Tesla Lectures

by Thomas Commerford Martin

The Scope of the Tesla Lectures is a book written by Thomas Commerford Martin, which provides a comprehensive overview of the lectures given by Nikola Tesla, one of the most influential inventors and scientists of the modern age. The book covers a wide variety of topics related to Tesla's work, including his experiments with electricity, his theories on the nature of energy and matter, and his ideas about the future of technology.The author begins by introducing Tesla and his work, describing his early life and education, as well as his groundbreaking inventions and discoveries. The book then delves into the details of Tesla's lectures, providing a detailed analysis of the various topics he covered and the insights he shared with his audience.Throughout the book, Martin provides a clear and concise explanation of Tesla's ideas and theories, making them accessible to a wide range of readers. He also includes numerous illustrations and diagrams to help readers better understand the complex concepts involved.Overall, The Scope of the Tesla Lectures is an essential resource for anyone interested in the work of Nikola Tesla, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of the greatest inventors and scientists of all time.THIS 32 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE Inventions, Researches and Writings of Nikola Tesla, by Thomas Commerford Martin. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564597113.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

32 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

About the author

Thomas Commerford Martin was an American electrical engineer and editor.
Martin was born in Limehouse, England. His father worked with Lord Kelvin and other pioneers of submarine telegraph cables, and Martin worked on the cable-laying ship SS Great Eastern.
Educated as a theological student, Martin travelled to the United States in 1877. He was associated with Thomas A. Edison in his work in 1877–1879 and thereafter engaged in editorial work. From 1883 to 1909 he served as editor of the Electrical World, after 1909 was executive secretary of the National Electric Light Association, and in 1900–1911 was a special agent of the United States Census Office.
Martin lectured at the Royal Institution of Engineers, London, the Paris Société Internationale des Electriciens, the University of Nebraska, and Columbia University. He was a founding member of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, and served as president in 1887–1888.