Edison, His Life and Inventions
'Edison, His Life and Inventions' Summary
One of the most prolific and multi-talented geniuses the world has ever seen, Thomas Alva Edison's life is indeed an inspiration for each new generation. Today we live in a world that would not have been possible if not for several of his important inventions – the electric light bulb, the motion picture camera, electric power distribution, the phonograph, and a host of other things that we take for granted today. In fact, he still holds the world record for the maximum number of patents, numbering 1093 in all!
This brilliant scientist, businessman and inventor had in fact, practically no formal education. He actually went to school only for three months in his life. His mother provided support and motivation for the hearing-impaired child, who taught himself to read and discovered his love for science by reading books like Parker's The School of Natural Philosophy, etc.
A notable feature of the book is that it was written in Edison's own lifetime and hence captures the feel of being very contemporary. There are many anecdotes and stories which the great man himself has contributed or has directly conveyed to the authors, hence the flavor is very authentic and realistic and conveys the excitement and thrill of the life and times of this master inventor.
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Frank Lewis Dyer
United States
Frank Lewis Dyer was the General Counsel for The Edison Laboratory and Allied Interests and was uniquely qualified to pen Edison's original and exhaustive biography.
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England
Thomas Commerford Martin was an American electrical engineer and editor. Martin was born in London, England. His father worked with Lord Kelvin and other pioneers of submarine telegraph cables, and M...
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