Arthur George Olmsted

Arthur George Olmsted is a book written by Rufus Barrett Stone. The book is a biography of Arthur George Olmsted, an American engineer and inventor who made significant contributions to the field of electrical engineering. The book covers Olmsted's life from his childhood in Ohio to his education at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and his professional career in the electric power industry. The book details Olmsted's work on the development of electric power systems, including his involvement in the construction of the Niagara Falls hydroelectric power plant. It also explores Olmsted's personal life, including his marriage to his wife, Mary, and his relationships with his colleagues and friends. Throughout the book, Stone provides a detailed and engaging account of Olmsted's life and work, highlighting his many accomplishments and contributions to the field of electrical engineering. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of technology and the role of engineers in shaping the modern world.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.