Thomas Commerford Martin

Broschiertes Buch

Nikola Tesla

His Inventions, Researches and Writings

Beschreibung

Tesla's pioneering work gathers many of his most famous findings and theories, allowing contemporary readers to experience the amazing range of his thinking. Nikola Tesla was born in Croatia in 1856, emigrating to the United States in 1884 and for a short time worked for Thomas Edison.

Autor

Thomas Commerford Martin was a British-American electrical engineer, writer, and editor known for his influential contributions to the popularization and documentation of scientific innovation in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born in London on July 22, 1856, he grew up in an environment steeped in technological advancement. His father, who worked with Lord Kelvin and other early pioneers in submarine telegraphy, played a significant role in shaping Martin s early interest in electricity and engineering. Thomas Martin later participated in work aboard the SS Great Eastern, a ship renowned for laying undersea cables, giving him firsthand experience with one of the era s most critical technologies. After moving to the United States, Martin became a vital figure in the world of electrical engineering journalism. He served as the editor of the Electrical World and played a crucial role in chronicling the progress of figures like Nikola Tesla. His most famous publication, which compiled Tesla s inventions and writings, became a landmark work in engineering literature. Through his editorial and technical efforts, Martin bridged the gap between emerging scientific knowledge and the broader public. He died on May 17, 1924, leaving behind a legacy of scientific communication and historical preservation. His parents names are not publicly recorded.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Merchant Books
• Seitenzahl: 512
• Erscheinungstermin: 5. Mai 2006
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 30mm
• Gewicht: 715g
• ISBN-13: 9781933998039
• ISBN-10: 1933998032
• Artikelnr.: 22088044