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Edison a Biography
Book • 1959
Matthew Josephson's 'Edison: A Biography' provides a detailed and nuanced portrayal of Thomas Alva Edison, highlighting his inventions, business ventures, and personal life.
The book delves into Edison's role as a transitional figure between the craftsman-tinkerer and the modern scientist, and it explores his contributions to the development of the telegraph, electric lighting, phonograph, and motion picture industries.
Josephson's work is based on extensive research, including materials from the Edison archives, offering a rich and authoritative account of Edison's life and legacy.
The book delves into Edison's role as a transitional figure between the craftsman-tinkerer and the modern scientist, and it explores his contributions to the development of the telegraph, electric lighting, phonograph, and motion picture industries.
Josephson's work is based on extensive research, including materials from the Edison archives, offering a rich and authoritative account of Edison's life and legacy.
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