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Title:  My Inventions The Autobiography of Nikola Tesla

Author: From Electrical Experimenter 1919
Edition: NA
ISBN: 978-1-68422-206-3
Date: 2018
Publisher: Martino Fine Books
Binding: Soft Cover
Size approximately (inches): 6 x 9
Pages: 62

Book Condition: New. A nice read!

Special Notes: NA

About the book*:

My Inventions is the personal autobiography of Nikola Tesla, one of the greatest inventors and visionaries in modern history. Originally serialized in Electrical Experimenter magazine in 1919, the book offers a firsthand account of Tesla’s life, ideas, and extraordinary imagination. Across six chapters, Tesla reflects on his childhood in the Austrian Empire, his early fascination with electricity, and the mental techniques he used for invention. He discusses his development of alternating current (AC), his rivalry with Thomas Edison, and his work on wireless transmission, robotics, and other pioneering technologies. More than just a technical memoir, the book provides insight into Tesla's philosophical outlook, creative genius, and the personal struggles that shaped his groundbreaking contributions to science and technology.

Chapter 1: My Early Life

Tesla recalls his childhood in Smiljan (modern-day Croatia), his family's influence, and the early signs of his powerful imagination and visual thinking. He describes how he could vividly visualize objects in his mind and recounts formative experiences that sparked his fascination with invention and nature.

Chapter 2: My First Efforts at Invention

Tesla discusses his early education and first experiments. He speaks about his studies in engineering and the obstacles he faced, including illness and internal conflicts. His inventive mind begins to flourish as he becomes obsessed with solving mechanical and electrical problems.

Chapter 3: My Later Endeavors

Tesla recounts his time in Europe working for Edison’s company, and his eventual move to the United States. This chapter highlights his work with Thomas Edison, the eventual fallout, and the founding of Tesla’s own lab. It also introduces his most famous invention: the alternating current (AC) system.

Chapter 4: The Discovery of the Tesla Coil and Transformer

This chapter covers Tesla's breakthrough inventions, including the Tesla coil, which became crucial for wireless power transmission. He also discusses his theories about high-frequency currents, resonance, and the potential for transmitting energy without wires.

Chapter 5: The Magnifying Transmitter

Tesla describes one of his most ambitious projects—the magnifying transmitter—designed for global wireless communication and energy transfer. He elaborates on his vision for a wireless world and laments the challenges and skepticism he faced from the scientific and financial communities.

Chapter 6: The Art of Telautomatics

In this final chapter, Tesla explores his pioneering work in automation, robotics, and remote control. He outlines his development of a radio-controlled boat (a precursor to modern drones and AI systems) and offers philosophical insights into the future of technology and human evolution.

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