The Life And Inventions Of Thomas Alva Edison (1894) - William Kennedy Laurie Dickson - Bog

""The Life and Inventions of Thomas Alva Edison"" is a biographical work written by William Kennedy Laurie Dickson in 1894. The book chronicles the life of the famous inventor, Thomas Alva Edison, from his childhood to his groundbreaking inventions. The book begins by describing Edison's early life and education, including his struggles with hearing loss and his love for science. It then goes on to detail his early inventions, including the stock ticker and the phonograph, which revolutionized the recording industry. The book also covers Edison's work on the electric light bulb, which was a major breakthrough in the field of electricity. It describes how he overcame numerous challenges and obstacles to create a practical and commercially viable light bulb. Throughout the book, Dickson provides detailed accounts of Edison's experiments, including his methods and equipment. He also includes anecdotes and personal stories about Edison, painting a vivid picture of his character and personality. Overall, ""The Life and Inventions of Thomas Alva Edison"" is a comprehensive and engaging biography of one of the most influential inventors in history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science and technology.With Drawings And Photographs By W. K. L. Dickson, R. F. Outcalt, L. Bauhan And J. Ricalton.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.