
SPECIAL: Thomas Edison (Part 1)
My First Million
Edison's Race Against Time
This chapter examines Thomas Edison's early efforts at Menlo Park to outpace Alexander Graham Bell's advances in telephone technology. It highlights Edison's innovative experimentation that led to significant improvements in sound recording, culminating in the invention of the phonograph. The narrative captures the societal fascination with Edison's work while exploring his challenges in commercialization and the pressure of his growing celebrity status.
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