The Enduring Light: The Story of Lewis Latimer, The Unsung Innovator

By Michael Webster

History's spotlight often falls on the famous few, but the real story of innovation is a tapestry woven by countless unsung heroes. This is the story of Lewis Howard Latimer, a man whose genius helped shape the modern world, yet whose name has been largely forgotten.
Born to formerly enslaved parents, Latimer rose from a Civil War sailor to a pioneering engineer. He was the vital partner to both Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Edison, and his own inventions-most notably the durable carbon filament-were crucial to making the light bulb a practical reality for millions.

An Enduring Light is a comprehensive and long-overdue tribute to this remarkable American polymath. It reclaims Latimer's rightful place in history, revealing the man behind the inventions: a talented draftsman, an ingenious engineer, a published poet, and a tireless advocate for justice.
Prepare to have your understanding of American innovation rewritten. This book illuminates the life of the brilliant mind who quite literally, helped light the world.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FQB88CD6
• ISBN13: 9798264383496
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 102 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"