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

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...

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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
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Summary: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 inventive thinker. The seventh volume of Edison's papers chronicles the profound changes in his professional and personal life, including the unexpected death of his wife. It concludes with Edison returning to the laboratory to develop new communications technology.
Physical Description:1 electronic resource (864 p.)
ISBN:book.23825
9781421442280
Access:Open Access