Thomas Edison : A Captivating Guide to the Life of a Genius Inventor

Explore the Captivating Life of Thomas EdisonThomas Edison was born into a hard-working but attentive family. He struggled in school and became deaf at an early age. Born on February 11, 1847, Edison would become, arguably, the best-known American inventor of all time. His invention of the light bulb was one of more than 1,000 patents he held during his lifetime. Others included the phonograph, the electrical grid, and motion pictures. His work changed the way we see and hear the world around us. Some of the topics covered in this book include:America Before EdisonEnter the EdisonsEdison’s Mother and Life in Port HuronTelegraphy and Leaving HomeInventing the Future in Menlo ParkThe Industrial Revolution and Lighting New YorkThe Phonograph and Moving PicturesThe World Columbian ExpositionThe War of the CurrentsLove, Marriage and Seminole LodgeEdison’s War WorkEdison and Anti-SemitismThe Electric ChairThe Next Generation of Edison’sEdison’s LegacyAnd much more!Scroll to the top and select the "Add to Cart" button to learn more about Thomas Edison!