Description: SIGNED - 1952 Nikola Tesla's Friend Magic Secrets Tricks Experiments Kenneth M Swezey—HC Science Experiments Modernist, Mid-Century Book Artwork Includes photo of Tesla This book was written by Kenneth M. Swezey, who was a friend of Nikola Tesla. Swezey owned a large collection of Tesla documents including personal correspondence, photographs, copies of patents, and manuscripts. The Swezey's collection was donated to the Archives Center of the National Museum of American History. Condition, Good/fair cover shows wear, warm tone pages shows age. The Smithsonian archives states:Kenneth M. Swezey (1905-1972) wrote for the New York Sun in his late teens and early twenties. At this time he met and became friends with Nikola Tesla. Swezey regarded him as an unsung electrical genius and collected Tesla materials from 1921-1972. In his capacity as writer for various publications he frequently wrote about Tesla and his scientific advancements. Privately he spent a large part of his time memorializing him, eg. he started the Tesla Society. He also organized anniversary celebrations commemorating Tesla, etc. Swezey also wrote science books, among them: Formulas, Methods, Tips and Data for Home and Workshop, 1969; Science Shows You How, 1964 and After Dinner Science. When Mr. Swezey died in 1972, the Smithsonian Institution acquired his collection.Will be packed well Buy it now or make us an offerShips from USANo ReturnsPlease view our other unique items
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Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: NY London Toronto
Signed: Yes
Publisher: McGraw Hill Book Company
Subject: Basic Science Experiments
Year Printed: 1952
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Illustrator: Kenneth M. Swezey
Special Attributes: Illustrated, Text
Region: usa
Author: Kenneth M. Swezey
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: Science Magic
