Thomas A. Edison

By Elbert Hubbard

Book Overview

""Thomas A. Edison"" by Elbert Hubbard is a biography of the famous inventor and businessman who is credited with inventing the light bulb, phonograph, and motion picture camera. The book covers Edison's life from his childhood in Ohio to his rise to fame as one of the most prolific inventors in history. Hubbard explores Edison's many successes and failures, including his numerous attempts to create a practical electric light, and his eventual success in creating a long-lasting incandescent bulb. The book also delves into Edison's personal life, including his marriage and family, and his relationships with other inventors and business associates. Overall, ""Thomas A. Edison"" provides a comprehensive look at the life and legacy of one of the most influential figures in modern history.THIS 36 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Little Journeys to the Homes of the Good Men and Great, by Elbert Hubbard. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766103986.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425342493
• ISBN13: 9781425342494
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"