Edison: His Life and Inventions
By Thomas Commerford Martin, Frank Lewis Dyer
Length27h 52m
About this audiobook
Unveiling the ingenuity of one of history's greatest inventors, 'Edison: His Life and Inventions' is a compelling anthology that explores the multifaceted life and achievements of Thomas Edison. This collection artfully blends biographical exploration with a consideration of Edison's vast contributions to modern society. It traverses a rich tapestry of themes, including innovation, perseverance, and the profound impact of technological advancement. The narratives, infused with riveting details, highlight pivotal moments and lesser-known facets of Edison's career while encapsulating the spirit of a time defined by rapid industrial and technological progress. Within this anthology, the collaborative efforts of Thomas Commerford Martin and Frank Lewis Dyer offer readers an in-depth scholarly experience. Both authors are renowned for their authoritative insights into the world of invention and their dedication to illuminating Edison's legacy. Stemming from the broader context of the Industrial Revolution, these narratives collectively reflect various perspectives on how Edison's groundbreaking work intersected with—and significantly propelled—the era's burgeoning demand for innovation. Through their diverse yet complementary viewpoints, Martin and Dyer succeed in presenting an intellectual discourse that caters to historians and enthusiasts alike. 'Edison: His Life and Inventions' does more than recount the remarkable journey of a single inventor. Instead, it invites readers to embark on an exploration of the intricate web of ideas and contributions that defined a pivotal epoch in history. For anyone interested in understanding the multipronged nature of progress and invention, this anthology offers an unparalleled celebration of creative genius and the enduring legacy of one of America's quintessential visionaries. Whether for academic study or personal interest, it serves as an indispensable resource that enriches our appreciation for the forces that have shaped our modern age.
Audiobook details
GenreBiography and Memoir, Literary Classics
Length27 hrs 52 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 4, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Ex-President Of The American Institute Of Electrical Engineers
28THE LABORATORY AT ORANGE AND THE STAFF
2INTRODUCTION
29EDISON IN COMMERCE AND MANUFACTURE
3EDISON HIS LIFE AND INVENTIONS
30THE VALUE OF EDISON'S INVENTIONS TO THE WORLD
4THE AGE OF ELECTRICITY
31THE BLACK FLAG
5EDISON'S PEDIGREE
32THE SOCIAL SIDE OF EDISON
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6BOYHOOD AT PORT HURON, MICHIGAN
33INTRODUCTION TO THE APPENDIX
7THE YOUNG TELEGRAPH OPERATOR
34APPENDIX
8ARDUOUS YEARS IN THE CENTRAL WEST
35I. THE STOCK PRINTER
9WORK AND INVENTION IN BOSTON
36II. THE QUADRUPLEX AND PHONOPLEX
10THE STOCK TICKER
37AUTOMATIC TELEGRAPHY
11AUTOMATIC, DUPLEX, AND QUADRUPLEX TELEGRAPHY
38IV. WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY
12THE TELEPHONE, MOTOGRAPH, AND MICROPHONE
39V. THE ELECTROMOTOGRAPH
13THE PHONOGRAPH
40VI. THE TELEPHONE
14THE INVENTION OF THE INCANDESCENT LAMP
41VII. EDISON'S TASIMETER
15MEMORIES OF MENLO PARK
42VIII. THE EDISON PHONOGRAPH
16A WORLD-HUNT FOR FILAMENT MATERIAL
43X. EDISON'S DYNAMO WORK
17INVENTING A COMPLETE SYSTEM OF LIGHTING
44XI. THE EDISON FEEDER SYSTEM
18INTRODUCTION OF THE EDISON ELECTRIC LIGHT
45XII. THE THREE-WIRE SYSTEM
19THE FIRST EDISON CENTRAL STATION
46XIII. EDISON'S ELECTRIC RAILWAY
20OTHER EARLY STATIONS—THE METER
47XIV. TRAIN TELEGRAPHY
21THE ELECTRIC RAILWAY
48XV. KINETOGRAPH AND PROJECTING KINETOSCOPE
22MAGNETIC ORE MILLING WORK
49XVI. EDISON'S ORE-MILLING INVENTIONS
23EDISON PORTLAND CEMENT
50XVII. THE LONG CEMENT KILN
24MOTION PICTURES
51XVIII. EDISON'S NEW STORAGE BATTERY
25THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE EDISON STORAGE BATTERY
52XIX. EDISON'S POURED CEMENT HOUSE
26MISCELLANEOUS INVENTIONS
53LIST OF UNITED STATES PATENTS
27EDISON'S METHOD IN INVENTING
54FOREIGN PATENTS
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