Thomas Alva Edison (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Rolt-Wheeler, Francis

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1440044260 ISBN 13 : 9781440044267

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Experience the life of a practical genius who reshaped modern technology.

Thomas A. Edison is presented as an American pioneer whose drive turned opportunity into real, useful progress. This biography emphasizes how his practical mindset, tireless work, and ability to organize people helped him turn ideas into world‑changing inventions. Read this edition to understand the personal background, family heritage, and everyday discipline that fueled Edison’s relentless quest for better, faster, and more useful technology.

Here you’ll follow the early roots in Milan, Ohio, through the traits that made him a master of practical invention. The book frames his character, work ethic, and strategic thinking in a way that helps readers grasp why his approach mattered as much as his discoveries.

• How Edison combined imagination with hands‑on testing to solve problems.


• The way his family history and values shaped his views on liberty, hard work, and resilience.


• Examples of his approach to teamwork, leadership, and turning setbacks into progress.


• Context for key achievements in electricity, telephony, submarines, and other ventures.

Ideal for readers of biographies and anyone curious about the roots of modern American innovation.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Thomas Alva Edison is alive, very much so, and it is hoped that some measure of his vitality vibrates in these pages. To him, to his friends, and to former biographers especially Messrs. Dyer Martin, Francis A. Jones, W. K. L. A. Dickson, and two anonymous writers the author of this book acknowledges his indebtedness. A personality such as that of Edison lends itself to many presentments. To use a simile, it is a gem on which many facets may be cut. This biography of the Wizard, however, has one end in view to show Edison as a Great American. That his life is a splendid stimulus to every American boy and girl, to every American man and woman, is the writers belief, and to fling before the youth of the United States the heroic figure of America sgreatest inventor in its most clarion appeal is the aim and purpose of THE AUTHOR.
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About the Publisher

Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.

Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the aged text. Read books online for free at www.forgottenbooks.org

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1440044260
• ISBN 13: 9781440044267
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 226
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible