Edison: His Life and Inventions
Edison: His Life and Inventions is the authorized biography written by Frank Lewis Dyer, Edison's general counsel, and Thomas Commerford Martin, an electrical engineer and editor, published in 1910 while its subject was still at work. It follows Edison from boyhood in Port Huron and years as a wandering telegraph operator through the stock ticker, quadruplex telegraphy, the telephone transmitter, the phonograph, the incandescent lamp and the first central station on Pearl Street, then on to ore milling, cement, motion pictures and the storage battery. Edison supplied reminiscences in his own words. A long technical appendix explains the principal inventions, and a list of his United States patents closes the book. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about Edison: His Life and Inventions
Edison: His Life and Inventions by Frank Lewis Dyer can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
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Is Edison: His Life and Inventions in the public domain?
Yes. Edison: His Life and Inventions by Frank Lewis Dyer is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Edison: His Life and Inventions?
About 17 h 25 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Edison: His Life and Inventions?
Edison: His Life and Inventions by Frank Lewis Dyer is filed under "History" in the Vinteuil library.
