Explores the life and career of the eccentric scientist and inventor, reevaluating Tesla's scientific contributions by looking at his role in the development of the wireless, missle guidance systems, the fluorescent light, microwave technology, and other
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Cheney's excellent biography of one of the most idiosyncratic and truly enigmatic "scientists" is both comprehensive and well written...very warmly recommended.
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A dramatic and poignant portrait.
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"American Scientist" Excellent...a significant contribution to the recent history of science...informative and delightful to read.
"Discover" A dramatic and poignant portrait.
"Choice" Cheney's excellent biography of one of the most idiosyncratic and truly enigmatic "scientists" is both comprehensive and well written...very warmly recommended.
"Publishers Weekly" Well documented, sympathetic, and engaging.
"The Sunday Times, " London Uncommonly colorful...absorbing.
Margaret Cheney is a biographer of unusual versatility. In addition to her two major studies of Tesla (most recently "Tesla: Master of Lightning, " with Robert Uth), she has written "Midnight at Mabel's, " a biography of the great cabaret singer and song stylist Mabel Mercer. Cheney is also the author of "Meanwhile Farm" and "Why: The Serial Killer in America." She lives in California.
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