Thomas Alva Edison

By Francis Rolt-Wheeler

Book Overview

""Thomas Alva Edison"" is a biography book written by Francis Rolt-Wheeler, which provides a comprehensive account of the life and career of the famous American inventor, Thomas Alva Edison. The book covers Edison's childhood, his early fascination with science and technology, and his numerous inventions and discoveries that revolutionized the world. The author describes Edison's struggles and failures, including his hearing impairment, and how he overcame them to become one of the most influential inventors in history. The book also explores Edison's personal life, including his relationships with his family and colleagues, and his impact on American society and culture.The author uses a clear and engaging writing style, providing readers with an informative and entertaining read. The book is well-researched and includes numerous photographs and illustrations that help bring Edison's story to life. Overall, ""Thomas Alva Edison"" is an excellent biography that provides a fascinating insight into the life of one of the most important figures in modern history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432555707
• ISBN13: 9781432555702
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 228 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"