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Thomas Edison: A Captivating Guide to the Life of a Genius Inventor (The Imaginative Genius Who Changed the World With His Incredible Inventions)
By Irving Edwards
Length2h 46m
About this audiobook
Edison’s life teaches us that curiosity and creativity can lead to incredible things. Just like edison, you can be curious about how things work and imaginative in coming up with new ideas. You don’t need to wait for a special moment to start inventing or exploring—every day is an opportunity to discover something new.
Imagine building your own cool gadgets, experimenting with different materials, and creating your own unique projects. Whether you’re designing a new toy, making a simple circuit, or exploring how sound works, you’re stepping into edison’s shoes and becoming an inventor yourself. It’s all about having fun, being creative, and not being afraid to try new things.
In this book include:
America before edison
Enter the edisons
Edison’s mother and life in port huron
Telegraphy and leaving home
Inventing the future in menlo park
The industrial revolution and lighting new york
The phonograph and moving pictures
The world columbian exposition
The war of the currents
Love, marriage and seminole lodge
Edison’s war work
Edison and anti-semitism
This book is a comprehensive biography of thomas edison, one of the most influential inventors in history. From his early years as a curious and inventive child to his groundbreaking work in electricity, the phonograph, and the motion picture camera, this book covers every aspect of edison's life and legacy. Readers will gain a deep understanding of edison's approach to innovation, his impact on the world of technology, and his personal life and relationships
Audiobook details
GenreBiography and Memoir, Psychology
Length2 hrs 46 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJun 12, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2CHAPTER 1: THE EARLY YEARS
3CHAPTER 2: ELECTRIFYING THE WORLD
4CHAPTER 3: TRIALS AND TRIUMPHS
5CHAPTER 4: THE BUSINESS MIND OF EDISON
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6CHAPTER 5: EDISON'S LESSER-KNOWN INVENTIONS
7CHAPTER 6: THE WIZARD OF MENLO PARK
8CHAPTER 7: THE GLOBAL REACH OF EDISON'S INVENTIONS
9CHAPTER 8: EDISON'S INFLUENCE ON FUTURE GENERATIONS
10CHAPTER 9: REDISCOVERING EDISON IN THE 21ST CENTURY
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