Download or read book War of the Currents written by Stephanie Sammartino McPherson and published by Twenty-First Century Books. This book was released on 2012-08-01 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the early 1880s, only a few wealthy people had electric lighting in their homes. Everyone else had use more dangerous lighting, such as gas lamps. Eager companies wanted to be the first to supply electricity to more Americans. The early providers would set the standards—and reap great profits. Inventor Thomas Edison already had a leading role in the industry: he had invented the first reliable electrical lightbulb. By 1882 his Edison Electric Light Company was distributing electricity using a system called direct current, or DC. But an inventor named Nikola Tesla challenged Edison. Tesla believed that an alternating current—or AC—system would be better. With an AC system, one power station could deliver electricity across many miles, compared to only about one mile for DC. Each inventor had his backers. Business tycoon George Westinghouse put his money behind Tesla and built AC power stations. Meanwhile, Edison and his DC backers said that AC could easily electrocute people. Edison believed this risk would sway public opinion toward DC power. The battle over which system would become standard became known as the War of the Currents. This exciting book tells the story of that war, the people who fought it, and the ways in which both kinds of electric power changed the world.
Download or read book The Electric War written by Mike Winchell and published by Henry Holt and Company (BYR). This book was released on 2019-01-22 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The spellbinding true account of the scientific competition to light the world with electricity. In the mid-to-late-nineteenth century, a burgeoning science called electricity promised to shine new light on a rousing nation. Inventive and ambitious minds were hard at work. Soon that spark was fanned, and a fiery war was under way to be the first to light—and run—the world with electricity. Thomas Alva Edison, the inventor of direct current (DC), engaged in a brutal battle with Nikola Tesla and George Westinghouse, the inventors of alternating current (AC). There would be no ties in this race—only a winner and a loser. The prize: a nationwide monopoly in electric current. Brimming with action, suspense, and rich historical and biographical information about these brilliant inventors, here is the rousing account of one of the world’s defining scientific competitions. Christy Ottaviano Books
Download or read book War of the Currents Nikola Tesla 2nd Edition written by Alfonso Borello and published by Villaggio Publishing Ltd.. This book was released on with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Description The Genius who walked alone. In the realm of electricity, Nikola Tesla stands as a towering figure, an enigmatic inventor whose brilliance illuminated the world and whose life was shrouded in mystery. This exclusive biography, enhanced with copies of original FBI files, takes us on a journey through Tesla's captivating life, revealing the untold story of the man behind the alternating current, the standard that powers our modern world. From his early days as a brilliant young engineer to his groundbreaking inventions that transformed the way we use electricity, Tesla's story is one of unyielding passion, fierce battles against adversity, and profound impact on shaping the technological landscape. Discover the secrets concealed in the FBI files, obtained just after his mysterious death, shedding light on Tesla's extraordinary contributions and the shadowy forces that sought to suppress them. Immerse yourself in the depths of Tesla's creative genius as he battles against rivals like Thomas Edison, his relentless pursuit of scientific advancement, and the profound impact he left on the world. From illuminating the night with alternating current to leaving an indelible mark with over a hundred patents, Tesla's legacy is both awe-inspiring and heartbreaking. But did his genius come at a price? His tumultuous life and impoverished death raise questions about the true value of his groundbreaking work. Delve into the enigmatic world of Nikola Tesla and unravel the mysteries surrounding this extraordinary figure.
Download or read book Empires of Light written by Jill Jonnes and published by Random House Trade Paperbacks. This book was released on 2004-10-12 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The gripping history of electricity and how the fateful collision of Thomas Edison, Nikola Tesla, and George Westinghouse left the world utterly transformed. In the final decades of the nineteenth century, three brilliant and visionary titans of America’s Gilded Age—Thomas Edison, Nikola Tesla, and George Westinghouse—battled bitterly as each vied to create a vast and powerful electrical empire. In Empires of Light, historian Jill Jonnes portrays this extraordinary trio and their riveting and ruthless world of cutting-edge science, invention, intrigue, money, death, and hard-eyed Wall Street millionaires. At the heart of the story are Thomas Alva Edison, the nation’s most famous and folksy inventor, creator of the incandescent light bulb and mastermind of the world’s first direct current electrical light networks; the Serbian wizard of invention Nikola Tesla, elegant, highly eccentric, a dreamer who revolutionized the generation and delivery of electricity; and the charismatic George Westinghouse, Pittsburgh inventor and tough corporate entrepreneur, an industrial idealist who in the era of gaslight imagined a world powered by cheap and plentiful electricity and worked heart and soul to create it. Edison struggled to introduce his radical new direct current (DC) technology into the hurly-burly of New York City as Tesla and Westinghouse challenged his dominance with their alternating current (AC), thus setting the stage for one of the eeriest feuds in American corporate history, the War of the Electric Currents. The battlegrounds: Wall Street, the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair, Niagara Falls, and, finally, the death chamber—Jonnes takes us on the tense walk down a prison hallway and into the sunlit room where William Kemmler, convicted ax murderer, became the first man to die in the electric chair.
Download or read book The Current War written by Adam Cline and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-10-26 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Current War: A Battle Story Between Two Electrical Titans, Thomas Edison And George Westinghouse - 2nd Edition Grab this GREAT physical book now at a limited time discounted price! Here is brief intro about what you will going to find out...In the late 1880s and early 1890s, the introduction of electricity brought with it two competing systems of electric power transmission. A powerful individual backed each system. On one side was Thomas Edison, the savvy inventor and businessman. On the other side was inventor and industrialist George Westinghouse. The two of them got embroiled in a nasty confrontation as each of them fought to ensure his system would become the industry standard. In this book, Author Adam Cline gives a fascinating account of a commercial and technological feud that involved a public debate over the safety electricity, an aggressive and deceitful propaganda campaign and the introduction of the electric chair. Read on to find out what it would take to win the war of currents. Here Is What You'll Learn About... Basic idea how alternating current and direct current works Biography of Thomas Edison, George Westinghouse and Nikola Tesla Incidents before the current war Current war begins and how it gets muddy The results of the current war and who wins and looses After the current war... Much, much more! Order your copy of this fantastic book today!
Download or read book AC DC written by Tom McNichol and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-01-06 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: AC/DC tells the little-known story of how Thomas Edison wrongly bet in the fierce war between supporters of alternating current and direct current. The savagery of this electrical battle can hardly be imagined today. The showdown between AC and DC began as a rather straightforward conflict between technical standards, a battle of competing methods to deliver essentially the same product, electricity. But the skirmish soon metastasized into something bigger and darker. In the AC/DC battle, the worst aspects of human nature somehow got caught up in the wires; a silent, deadly flow of arrogance, vanity, and cruelty. Following the path of least resistance, the war of currents soon settled around that most primal of human emotions: fear. AC/DC serves as an object lesson in bad business strategy and poor decision making. Edison's inability to see his mistake was a key factor in his loss of control over the ?operating system? for his future inventions?not to mention the company he founded, General Electric.
Download or read book Return of the Dove written by Margaret Storm and published by Health Research Books. This book was released on 1996-09 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 1959 This volume, a biography of that great personality, Nikola Tesla, reveals much of the danger, mystery, conspiracy, & intrigue that reached into the highest places of government & the guarded inner sancta of big industry. the author says, "Another d.
Download or read book Tesla Vs Edison written by Captivating History and published by . This book was released on 2020-01-25 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two captivating manuscripts in one book: Nikola Tesla: A Captivating Guide to the Life of a Genius Inventor Thomas Edison: A Captivating Guide to the Life of a Genius Inventor Who was the real winner in the war of the currents? What happened to both of them? And what were their lives like from beginning to end?
Download or read book War of the Currents Nikola Tesla written by Alfonso Borello and published by Villaggio Publishing Ltd. This book was released on with total page 29 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: HE TURNED NIGHT into day with the invention of alternating current which is still the standard today; he was the father of over one hundred patents, his genius was overshadowed by malefic individuals who called him a quintessential mad scientist; he was ripped off by Thomas Edison for fifty thousand dollars, and the FBI had a large dossier of him which later disappeared. In 1943 he was found dead.
Download or read book Nikola Tesla written by Chatstick Team and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-11-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step into the electrifying tale of ingenuity, confrontation, and innovation with "Nikola Tesla: The Current War." This gripping narrative chronicles the epic battle between Nikola Tesla's alternating current (AC) and Thomas Edison's direct current (DC)-a rivalry that would define the future of electricity. Discover the Genius of Tesla Delve into the remarkable life of Nikola Tesla, the visionary inventor whose foresight and indomitable spirit blazed a trail for modern electrical innovation. From his early life in a remote European village to the heights of his achievements, this book brings to life the man behind the alternating current. Experience the Power Struggle Witness the high-stakes drama as Tesla and Edison go head-to-head in a battle that pits innovation against tradition. With meticulous research and vivid storytelling, explore the gritty details of their confrontation, the intense propaganda wars, and the unparalleled stakes of their rivalry. Meet the Titans of Industry Get acquainted with the key players who shaped the Current War-George Westinghouse, J.P. Morgan, and others whose alliances and clashes helped forge the path of progress. Their combined stories paint a fascinating portrait of American industry at the dawn of the electrical age. Celebrate the Legacy Reflect on how the Current War shaped the very fabric of modern living and how Tesla's contributions continue to influence our world today. His legacy is more than just a chapter in history; it's the pulse of innovation that continues to inspire dreamers and thinkers worldwide. A Story Beyond Electricity "Nikola Tesla: The Current War" is more than a historical account; it's an inspiration, showcasing how visionary ideas can triumph against all odds. It's a compelling reminder that the future belongs to those who can imagine it and have the courage to see it through. Your Illuminating Read Awaits Immerse yourself in the currents that shaped the modern world. This is a tale that will electrify your imagination, spark your curiosity, and leave you with a deep appreciation for the pioneers of the past. Perfect for history buffs, technology enthusiasts, and anyone who loves a story of a true underdog's triumph. Get your copy now and experience the electrifying journey of Tesla's undying legacy! [Download "Nikola Tesla: The Current War" today on Amazon and let the power of human ingenuity illuminate your world!]
Download or read book Edison A Biography written by Matthew Josephson and published by Plunkett Lake Press. This book was released on 2019-07-31 with total page 537 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A great folk hero in American history, Edison is viewed by the public as a facile inventor, the electrical wizard and the perfect symbol of the self-made and practical creator. But he was also a paradoxical figure: deaf, impoverished and with no formal education as a youngster, Edison nevertheless became a fertile and versatile inventor, accumulated fortunes for himself and others but remained indifferent to wealth except as a means towards more inventions. Edison’s key contributions include the carbon microphone, the electric light bulb, electricity distribution systems, the phonograph and the motion-picture camera. Edison’s methods were also remarkable: halfway between the craftsman-tinkerer of the early 19th century and the scientist of today, he established and ran pioneering research laboratories with large staffs, yet lacked training in mathematics or the basic sciences. Matthew Josephson’s Edison: A Biography won the Society of American Historians’Francis Parkman Prize in 1960. “This is an outstanding biography... [Josephson] establishes the developing relationship between finance and invention which constitutes the basis for Edison’s success... [He] has mastered the substance of Edison’s inventive activity and has written of it quite authoritatively and vividly.” — Thomas P. Hughes, Technology and Culture “... It is clear that there is reason to welcome yet another book about a man of whom so much has been written. It must have been precisely because so much in the Edison record is myth, fostered by adulators and by Edison himself that Mr. Josephson turned his skillful, corrective hand to a saga that may have seemed more familiar than it actually is. From his well-presented, well-written findings emerges a giant without whom much of life as we live it would simply not exist. It is a first-rate job that needed doing.” — John K. Hutchens, New York Herald Tribune “A well-researched account of the life of one of America’s authentic folk heroes--Thomas Alva Edison--an original creator with a genius for strategic invention... Thoroughly absorbing, this significant volume is a competent contribution to the history of American science, and gives not only a sharply drawn picture of this self-educated giant of invention, but also of the beginnings of the telegraph, electrical, record, motion picture and automobile industries, as well as the sociological changes that were wrought by Edison’s practical discoveries.” — Kirkus Review “A biography that is dignified, detailed, and objective, sprinkled with moments of humor, pathos, and drama... One of the chief virtues of this book is the care taken by the author to build up a realistic picture of Edison the man.” — F. Garvin Davenport,The American Historical Review
Download or read book Tesla Inventor of the Modern written by Richard Munson and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2018-05-22 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "[A] penetrating biography…Munson makes vivid the genius’s eventful life." —Barbara Kiser, Nature Nikola Tesla invented radio, robots, and remote control. His electric induction motors run our appliances and factories. In the early 1900s, he designed plans for cell phones, the Internet, death-ray weapons, and interstellar communication. His ideas have lived on to shape the modern economy, yet he has been largely overlooked by history. In Tesla, Richard Munson presents a comprehensive portrait of this farsighted and underappreciated mastermind. Drawing on letters, technological notebooks, and other primary sources, Munson pieces together the magnificently bizarre personal life and mental habits of the enigmatic inventor whose most famous inventions were the product of a mind fueled by both the humanities and sciences—Tesla conceived the induction motor while walking through a park and reciting Goethe’s Faust. Clear, authoritative, and highly readable, Tesla takes into account all the phases of Tesla’s remarkable life and career.
Download or read book War of the Currents written by Alfonso Borello and published by . This book was released on 2020-01-27 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: War of the Currents is the abbreviated biography of the brilliant inventor Nikola Tesla, nicknamed the genius who walked alone. This second edition contains copies of original files confiscated by the FBI immediately after his death.He turned night into day with the invention of alternating current which is still the standard today; he was the father of over one hundred patents, his genius was overshadowed by malefic individuals who called him a quintessential mad scientist, he was ripped off by Thomas Edison for fifty thousand dollars, and the FBI maintained an extensive dossier about his inventions and whereabouts, which later disappeared. In 1943 he was found dead and impoverished in a small hotel room in New York.
Download or read book Tesla written by David J. Kent and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who was Nikola Tesla? A visionary inventor? Eccentric genius? Outsider rebel? Now David Kent reveals the life, drama, and mystery surrounding the romantic figure. An immigrant from what is now Croatia, Tesla would move to America and go on to create groundbreaking inventions including some that would change the world. He even electrified visitors at the 1893 Chicago World s Fair with an amazing never-before-seen electrical light display. Despite his successes, Tesla would become largely forgotten over the remaining dozen years of his life as others got credit for his remarkable scientific contributions. But after his death, he found renewed fame as the subject of conspiracy theories and as a pop culture idol. Through this fascinating book, you ll come to know the dashing man that continues to capture imaginations today.
Download or read book The War of the Currents written by Tania Therien and published by . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thomas Edison first developed direct current for New York City, but was challenged by Nikola Tesla, who believed his alternating current was a better solution.
Download or read book Nikola Tesla The Current War written by ChatStick Team and published by ChatStick Team. This book was released on 2023-11-12 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step into the electrifying tale of ingenuity, confrontation, and innovation with "Nikola Tesla: The Current War." This gripping narrative chronicles the epic battle between Nikola Tesla's alternating current (AC) and Thomas Edison's direct current (DC)—a rivalry that would define the future of electricity. Discover the Genius of Tesla Delve into the remarkable life of Nikola Tesla, the visionary inventor whose foresight and indomitable spirit blazed a trail for modern electrical innovation. From his early life in a remote European village to the heights of his achievements, this book brings to life the man behind the alternating current. Experience the Power Struggle Witness the high-stakes drama as Tesla and Edison go head-to-head in a battle that pits innovation against tradition. With meticulous research and vivid storytelling, explore the gritty details of their confrontation, the intense propaganda wars, and the unparalleled stakes of their rivalry. Meet the Titans of Industry Get acquainted with the key players who shaped the Current War—George Westinghouse, J.P. Morgan, and others whose alliances and clashes helped forge the path of progress. Their combined stories paint a fascinating portrait of American industry at the dawn of the electrical age. Celebrate the Legacy Reflect on how the Current War shaped the very fabric of modern living and how Tesla's contributions continue to influence our world today. His legacy is more than just a chapter in history; it's the pulse of innovation that continues to inspire dreamers and thinkers worldwide. A Story Beyond Electricity "Nikola Tesla: The Current War" is more than a historical account; it's an inspiration, showcasing how visionary ideas can triumph against all odds. It's a compelling reminder that the future belongs to those who can imagine it and have the courage to see it through. Your Illuminating Read Awaits Immerse yourself in the currents that shaped the modern world. This is a tale that will electrify your imagination, spark your curiosity, and leave you with a deep appreciation for the pioneers of the past. Perfect for history buffs, technology enthusiasts, and anyone who loves a story of a true underdog's triumph. Get your copy now and experience the electrifying journey of Tesla's undying legacy!
Download or read book Experiments with Alternate Currents of High Potential and High Frequency written by Nikola Tesla and published by . This book was released on 1892 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
