Introduction To A Great Man

This book is actually the printed narrative of a documentary about George Westinghouse. This book will provide you a more cohesive look at the accomplishments of this great inventor. George Westinghouse was instrumental in increasing the safety of the American railroad system and encouraging the growth of the transportation industry. He was born in Central Bridge, New York, in 1846. His time in the army made him realize the importance of railroads to the national project of industrialization. This book is about the life and times of George Westinghouse, his companies, legacy, personality, partnership with Nikola Tesla, and conflict with Thomas Edison