[QCWA] QCWA Recommended Reading

[Val Erwin]

Greetings QCWA Members !
 
After you read your QCWA Journal, please consider the following:
 
I just completed reading a very interesting book entitled "Thunderstruck" by Erik Larson. The book is a true story that interweaves notables like Guglielmo Marconi of Marconi Wireless Telegraph Co. fame, John Fleming, Heinrich Hertz, and Nikola Tesla, to name a few with that of Dr. Hawley Crippen, a famous murderer. Cripen was the first criminal to be captured with the aid of wireless communication. As you might surmise, the true story takes place between the late 1800's and the early 1900's.
 
The book is historically accurate in its treatment of how Marconi became a major "mover and shaker" of his day accompanied by the obstacles that go with success. Marconi was indeed a shrewd business man. I found it particularly interesting in how the author went into great detail in how a Marconi Wireless station was built and the associated massive antennas involved. 
  
Any ham that is a reader will enjoy this book. I found that once I started reading, I could not put it down.............It is available either in hardback or paperback at all normal book outlets. 
 
In concluding, I should point out that I have no pecuniary interest in the sales of this book.
 
Enjoy !
 
Val L. Erwin / W5PUT
Member Natl' QCWA Board of Directors