Lightning in His Hand: The Life Story of Nikola Tesla
by Hunt, Inez; Draper, Wanetta W
- Used
- near fine
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine
- ISBN 10
- 1567352790
- ISBN 13
- 9781567352795
- Seller
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Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
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About This Item
Colorado Springs: Pikes Peak Library District, 2010. Used copy in excellent condition, lightly edge rubbed; Pikes Peak Library District's 2010 Regional History Series republication of the original edition, first published in 1964; Includes numerous photographs not included in any previous edition, many from the Tesla Museum, Belgrade, Yugoslavia; the front cover illustration is from "The World", New York, July 22, 1894, "showing the inventor in the effulgent glory of myriad tongues of electric flames after he has saturated himself with electricity." This fascinating book examines Tesla's life from early childhood to death, and includes time spent in Colorado Springs from 1899-1900, conducting electrical experiments, and attracting lightning from his laboratory on a hill at the eastern edge of town; 285p., including index. . First Edition (Thus). Wraps. Near Fine. Illus. by Photos. 8vo - Over 7 3/4" -9 3/4 " Tall. Paperback.
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- Bookseller
- Clausen Books, RMABA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 22748AJ
- Title
- Lightning in His Hand: The Life Story of Nikola Tesla
- Author
- Hunt, Inez; Draper, Wanetta W
- Illustrator
- Photos
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Edition
- First Edition (Thus)
- ISBN 10
- 1567352790
- ISBN 13
- 9781567352795
- Publisher
- Pikes Peak Library District
- Place of Publication
- Colorado Springs
- Date Published
- 2010
- Size
- 8vo - Over 7 3/4" -9 3/4 &q
- Keywords
- Nikola Tesla, Colorado, Colorado History, Electrical Engineering, Alternating Current Generators, Electrical Inventions & Inventors
- Bookseller catalogs
- Electronics; Biography & Autobiography;
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About the Seller
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