The Papers of Thomas A. Edison Losses and Loyalties, April 1883-December 1884

• Main Author: Edison, Thomas A. (auth)
• Other Authors: Israel, Paul B. (Editor), Carlat, Louis (Editor), Collins, Theresa M. (Editor), Hochfelder, David (Editor)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Johns Hopkins University Press 2011
• Subjects: Biography: science, technology & medicine
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

Seeking to replicate the success of his New York electric central station throughout the United States and in Europe and Latin America, Thomas A. Edison vowed to become a "business man for a year." This bold decision began a remarkable transition period for America's greatest inventiv...