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Summary: A real let-down
Review: It's no secret that Tesla may have had as many as 80 large trunks of notes and devices scattered across the nation at the time of his death. However, I seriously doubt that "Dale Alfrey" purchased one from an auction. The book says that he began posting messages on the web asking if anybody else had stumbled across these cases of notes, so it seems to me that there should be some evidence of this on the web, either an original message, a mirror, or just his name mentioned in passing on a BBS someplace. After checking every search engine I could find and searching on my own I found NOTHING. The book itself is an interesting read. Basically, Alfrey purchased a box of notes from Tesla at an auction in 1976 and they sat in his basement for 20 years. When he decided to look through them, finally, he found fantastic stories of aliens (who spoke languages native to Earth) that have controlled the planet and mankind for centuries. Tesla had been listening in on these "martials" (which today would be called martians) over a modified radio tuned to pick up ELF signals, which were supposed to be impossible to transmit voices over. This book seems to ignore much truth concerning Tesla's life (his free-energy research comes to mind) and much of the book is based on the work of others. If you want a broad generalization of assorted Tesla works mixed in with an authors theories then this book is for you. I would suggest purchasing Marc J. Seifer's "Wizard: The Life and Times of Nikola Tesla" if you want information on the brilliant inventors life and then if you have an interest in his free energy research you should track down a copy of "Free Energy Secrets of Cold Electricity" by Dr. Peter Lindemann. For those who just have an interest in his overall work then David Hatcher Childress' "The Tesla Papers" and Seifer's "Wizard" would be a very good combination. I did enjoy reading this book and it had some interesting information, but I HIGHLY doubt that the general story presented in this book concerning Tesla is accurate. If you want the truth then look elsewhere.
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Summary: Pure occult
Review: Nikola Tesla was a genius -- eccentric, but still a genius, and a prime candidate for occult garbage. If you're looking for a serious biography, this ain't it. If you're into UFOs, World War II battleships that vanish into hyperspace and the like, then this is for you. The extra-large print is a plus for the beginning reader.
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Summary: Tesla Rules
Review: Nikola Tesla was the man! This book really rocks. Lots of good information and interesting stories. I give it a 10!
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Summary: Sadly, a disappointment
Review: Not recommended. Although it is difficult to parse, it seems that the main thrust of this book is an attempt to sensationalize a "conspiracy" to suppress Tesla's inventions. Tesla's contributions related to the development of A/C power generation, distribution and utilization are actually well-known in the scientific and engineering communities. Also well-known is the stigma his unconventional methods, his probable mental illness, and not least his views on extraterrestrial intelligence attached to his work. No doubt some of his inventions were classified after WWII, as was the work of many others - not much of a conspiracy. The context of the book is forgivable, if misguided. What is disappointing is that this book is just badly written. The reporting and documentation of the "facts" and references presented do not rise to the standards of tabloid journalism. The writing itself is disjointed, repetitive, and poorly-edited. "The Lost Journals of Nikola Tesla" consumed hours of my life I can never get back, before I finally set it aside in exasperation and sent it to the recycle bin. Lest you think this excessively harsh, my wife - who also tried to read the book - says I am being overly kind. By contrast, Nick Cook's "The Hunt for Zero Point" is well-written and entertaining, though Tesla is barely mentioned.
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Summary: The best book on the mysterious Nikola Tesla
Review: Only recently had I even heard about Nikola Tesla. Little did I realize the contributions he gave to our modern society. When I saw this book, I knew I had to have it. And I was not disappointed! This book is incredible. It is so well-written and researched that future books on Tesla will have to go back to this book for accurate references. The author is also not afraid to write about Tesla's research and speculations about extraterrestrials, global warming and the future of free-energy. Other books shy away from this great mans more esoteric research, but not this book! It is amazing what Tesla thought of in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Things that are just now are being rediscovered. The author has obviously taken his time to do the research for this book, and it really shows in the excellent way this book is presented.
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Summary: A book full of pseudoscience and conspiracy theories
Review: That Tesla was a great scientist and inventor I won't argue. However, this book isn't about that Tesla. Instead, it leverages off the fact that he could be a bit eccentric and uses some of his crazier ideas to push pseudoscience and conspiracy theories. For those who enjoy well-written English, the book's many grammatical and punctuation errors will likely be quite painful - it was obviously not professionally edited.
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Summary: If you're going to buy a book about Tesla - This is the ONE!
Review: This book says so much about the mysterious life of Nikola Tesla, your collection is not complete until you get this book by author Tim Swartz. Don't let anyone else tell you different - this book uncovers some of the long-lost details about this great man's life and his passions. Many people have tried to discredit Tesla (and this book for that matter), but finally the truth has come out about Tesla's experiments in such things as free energy, anti-gravity, and even possible alien contact - years before anyone had even heard of flying saucers! This fascinating book also looks at secret military projects, such as HAARP and the chemtrails, based on Tesla science and technology.
Those who have tried to bring to the public these incredible secrets have been harassed and silenced - even some of the negative reviews on this site smell of covert cover-ups. Don't be fooled. Think for yourself and buy this book. Heck, buy several to give to your friends. You won't be sorry!
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Summary: The best book for Tesla's secrets
Review: This is a very interesting and well-researched book. I was not disappointed when I bought it. Other books about this incredible man simply are tired retreads of his life and inventions. However, The Lost Journals of Nikola Tesla is not afraid to venture into the other aspects of Tesla's life and interests. Some people do not like the fact that Tesla experimented with free-energy inventions, or considered communications with life beyond Earth. They refuse to see that there is much more to him than the guy who invented the AC motor. Tesla was a complex genius whose ideas went way beyond the scientific thinking of his day. We are only now beginning to understand Tesla based science and make use of its implications. When you read this book, you will be amazed on how far ahead of his time Tesla was and why he has been ignored for so long. This is the book to get for the person who wants a complete picture of the complexities of this great man.
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Summary: research
Review: This is one of the books we ordered to help research our website,
gravitycontrol.org. Although a small book with big print it's chok full of info about
the man who lived ahead of his time. The authors offer an apology for this by stating that most of his notes and journals were lost or confiscated after his death.
Tesla might have been aware of John Keely,
another genius of near the same era dealing with subjects like gravity control. And both these gentlemen seemed to possess a great understanding on how to tap the aether for an unlimited supply of energy. But in the case of Nikola Tesla his discoveries and inventions covered almost every holy grail known to man. Anti-gravity, AC (alternating current), death rays, free energy, a health device called a purple harmony generator. He was the man in charge of the Philadelphia experiment and is credited as the true inventor of radio (Marconi 'borrowed' Tesla's design and became famous). And the list goes on. Here was a man so far ahead of his time many of his inventions are still just conjecture today.
Because of Tesla's accomplishments this book rings of many truths but some subjects dealing with conspiracies and alien contact will test the reader's suspension of disbelief. To followers of Nikola Tesla one may find inspiration in this book to carry on his work. To newcomers of the Tesla lore the information is rich and plentiful. If I have any complaints the one that stands out is the lack of focus on the man and his accomplishments and rather puts forth a kind of chop suey portrait weaving coverups, conspiracies and aliens into the mix. It's distracting and might have been better served in another book. But don't let that criticism scare you away. This book deserves a place in your Tesla library.
Rating:
Summary: research
Review: This is one of the books we ordered to help research our website,
gravitycontrol.org. Although a small book with big print it's chok full of info about
the man who lived ahead of his time. The authors offer an apology for this by stating that most of his notes and journals were lost or confiscated after his death.
Tesla might have been aware of John Keely,
another genius of near the same era dealing with subjects like gravity control. And both these gentlemen seemed to possess a great understanding on how to tap the aether for an unlimited supply of energy. But in the case of Nikola Tesla his discoveries and inventions covered almost every holy grail known to man. Anti-gravity, AC (alternating current), death rays, free energy, a health device called a purple harmony generator. He was the man in charge of the Philadelphia experiment and is credited as the true inventor of radio (Marconi 'borrowed' Tesla's design and became famous). And the list goes on. Here was a man so far ahead of his time many of his inventions are still just conjecture today.
Because of Tesla's accomplishments this book rings of many truths but some subjects dealing with conspiracies and alien contact will test the reader's suspension of disbelief. To followers of Nikola Tesla one may find inspiration in this book to carry on his work. To newcomers of the Tesla lore the information is rich and plentiful. If I have any complaints the one that stands out is the lack of focus on the man and his accomplishments and rather puts forth a kind of chop suey portrait weaving coverups, conspiracies and aliens into the mix. It's distracting and might have been better served in another book. But don't let that criticism scare you away. This book deserves a place in your Tesla library.
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