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A Conqueror Of Space: An Authorized Biography Of The Life And Work Of Lee DeForest

A Conqueror Of Space: An Authorized Biography Of The Life And Work Of Lee DeForest

Carneal, Georgette

Hardcover

Biographies GeneralTechnology & Engineering20th Century United States History

ISBN10: 1436685222
ISBN13: 9781436685221
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 13 2008
Pages: 304
Weight: 1.36
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Conqueror of Space: An Authorized Biography of the Life and Work of Lee DeForest is a comprehensive account of the life and achievements of Lee DeForest, a prominent American inventor and pioneer in the field of radio communication. The book is authored by Georgette Carneal and is authorized by DeForest himself, providing an in-depth look at his personal and professional life. DeForest's contributions to the development of radio communication are widely recognized, and the book delves into the details of his inventions, experiments, and patents. It also covers his early life, education, and career, including his work as a professor of electrical engineering at Yale University. The book offers insights into DeForest's personality, his relationships with colleagues and family, and his struggles with financial difficulties and legal battles. It also explores his involvement in the development of television, his political views, and his legacy in the field of communication technology. Overall, A Conqueror of Space is a well-researched and engaging biography that provides a comprehensive overview of the life and work of a notable figure in the history of communication technology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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