Edison His Life And Inventions

""Edison His Life And Inventions"" is a comprehensive biography of the life and work of the legendary inventor, Thomas Edison. Written by Frank Lewis Dyer, who worked as Edison's personal secretary for several years, the book provides a detailed account of Edison's early life, his many inventions, and his lasting impact on the world. The book covers Edison's childhood and education, his early work as a telegraph operator, and his eventual move into the field of invention. It explores his groundbreaking work in developing the phonograph, the incandescent light bulb, and other important technologies, as well as his contributions to the fields of motion pictures, telecommunications, and more. Throughout the book, Dyer provides a vivid portrait of Edison as a person, describing his personality, his work habits, and his interactions with others. He also examines the social and historical context in which Edison lived and worked, offering insights into the broader cultural and scientific trends of the time. Overall, ""Edison His Life And Inventions"" is a fascinating and informative account of one of the most important figures in the history of science and technology. Whether you are a student of history, a fan of Edison's work, or simply interested in the story of a remarkable individual, this book is sure to captivate and enlighten.American youths to-day are given, if of a mechanical turn of mind, to amateur telegraphy or telephony, but seldom, if ever, have to make any part of the system constructed. In Edison's boyish days it was quite different, and telegraphic supplies were hard to obtain. But he and his ""chum"" had a line between their homes, built of common stove-pipe wire. The insulators were bottles set on nails driven into trees and short poles.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.