My Friend Mr. Edison

My Friend Mr. Edison is a book written by Henry Ford, the famous American industrialist and founder of the Ford Motor Company. In this book, Ford recounts his personal experiences and interactions with the renowned inventor Thomas Edison, whom he considers to be his mentor and friend.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Edison's life and work. Ford describes Edison's early years as an inventor, his struggles and failures, and his eventual success with the invention of the electric light bulb. He also discusses Edison's other inventions, including the phonograph and the motion picture camera.Throughout the book, Ford emphasizes Edison's relentless work ethic and his dedication to scientific research. He also reflects on the impact that Edison had on his own life and career, and how the inventor's teachings and guidance helped him to become a successful entrepreneur.My Friend Mr. Edison provides a fascinating insight into the life and work of one of the greatest inventors of all time, as seen through the eyes of a close friend and admirer. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science and technology, as well as for those who are inspired by the stories of great innovators and entrepreneurs.1930. Henry Ford first met Thomas Edison at a dinner held during an Edison Convention, an annual event for the chief engineers and managers of the various Edison plants in order to exchange experiences. At this time, Ford was the chief engineer of the Detroit Edison Company. From this momentous occasion onward, Ford and Edison became friends and sounding boards for each other. This work is the story of this mutual friendship between two remarkable men.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.