Thomas Alva Edison: Sixty Years of an Inventor's Life (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162592237)

""Thomas Alva Edison: Sixty Years of an Inventor's Life"" by Francis Arthur Jones is a comprehensive biography of one of the most famous inventors in history. The book covers Edison's entire life, from his childhood to his death, and provides an in-depth look at his many inventions and innovations. Jones begins by describing Edison's early years, including his childhood in Ohio and his early career as a telegraph operator. He then delves into Edison's most famous inventions, including the phonograph, the incandescent light bulb, and the motion picture camera. Throughout the book, Jones explores Edison's creative process and the many challenges he faced as an inventor. He also discusses Edison's personal life, including his marriages and his relationships with his children. Overall, ""Thomas Alva Edison: Sixty Years of an Inventor's Life"" is a fascinating look at the life and work of one of the most influential inventors in history. It provides valuable insights into Edison's creative process and sheds light on the many struggles he faced in his quest to change the world through his inventions.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.

Author: Francis Arthur Jones
ISBN-10: 1162592230
ISBN-13: 9781162592237
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 432
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.63lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.88d