Publisher's Synopsis
Thomas Alva Edison: Sixty Years of an Inventor's Life is a biography of the famous American inventor, Thomas Edison, written by Francis Arthur Jones. The book provides a comprehensive account of Edison's life, covering his childhood, education, and early career as a telegraph operator. It then delves into his prolific career as an inventor, highlighting his most important inventions such as the phonograph, the incandescent light bulb, and the motion picture camera.The book also explores Edison's personal life, including his marriage, family, and friendships with other notable figures such as Henry Ford and Nikola Tesla. Throughout the book, Jones provides insight into Edison's personality and work ethic, painting a vivid picture of the man behind the inventions.In addition to chronicling Edison's life, the book also examines the impact of his inventions on society and industry. It discusses the ways in which Edison's innovations transformed the world and paved the way for future technological advancements.Overall, Thomas Alva Edison: Sixty Years of an Inventor's Life is a fascinating and informative biography that offers a detailed look at one of the most important inventors in history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of technology and innovation.1907. The author extends his gratitude to Thomas Alva Edison for taking time away from his experimental laboratory to give much of the personal history which is found within this work. This book is not an exhaustive life of Edison, considering at the time it was written Edison was around 60 years old and had swore he had quit the inventing business, devoting himself to pure science. Jones takes the reader on a journey from Edison's birthplace to his travels in Europe. Handsomely illustrated.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.
