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Thomas A. Edison

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Born: February 10 1847

Died: 1717 10 19311931

Thomas Alva Edison was an American inventor, scientist and businessman who developed many devices that greatly influenced life around the world, including the phonograph, the motion picture camera, and a long-lasting, practical electric light bulb. Dubbed "The Wizard of Menlo Park" by a newspaper reporter, he was one of the first inventors to apply the principles of mass production and large teamwork to the process of invention, and therefore is often credited with the creation of the first industrial research laboratory.

Edison is considered one of the most prolific inventors in history, holding 1,093 U.S. patents in his name, as well as many patents in the United Kingdom, France and Germany. He is credited with numerous inventions that contributed to mass communication and, in particular, telecommunications. His advanced work in these fields was an outgrowth of his early career as a telegraph operator. Edison originated the concept and implementation of electric-power generation and distribution to homes, businesses, and factories – a crucial development in the modern industrialized world. His first power station was on Manhattan Island, New York.

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Thomas A. Edison

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Diary and Sundry Observations of Thomas Alva Edison

The Papers of Thomas A. Edison: The Wizard of Menlo Park, 1878

The Papers of Thomas A. Edison: The Making of an Inventor, February 1847-June 1874

The Papers of Thomas A. Edison: Losses and Loyalties, April 1883–December 1884

The Papers of Thomas A. Edison: From Workshop to Laboratory, June 1873-March 1876

The Papers of Thomas A. Edison: Research to Development at Menlo Park, January 1879-March 1881

The A B C Of Electricity (1909)

A Complete Manual of the Edison Phonograph

Le royaume de l'au-delà. Précédé de Machines nécrophoniques

The Papers of Thomas A. Edison: Electrifying New York and Abroad, April 1881–March 1883

The Papers of Thomas A. Edison: Competing Interests, January 1888-December 1889

Little Visits with Great Americans: The Anecdotes and Life Lessons by Famous and Most Influential People of the Time

Scriptural and Secular Prophecies Pertaining to the Last Days. Compiled From Prophetic Utterances and Writings of Noted Church Leaders, Statesmen, Scientists, World Famous Writers, Philosophers, Commentators, Etc, Among Which Are George Washington...

Empires of Light: Edison, Tesla, Westinghouse, and the Race to Electrify the World

The Dangers of Electric Lighting

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