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100	1		_aDyer, Frank Lewis, _d1870-1941
245	1	0	_aEdison: His Life and Inventions
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2006
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_a1910
500			_aRelease date is 2006-01-21
508			_aProduced by Charles Keller and David Widger
520			_a"Edison: His Life and Inventions" by Frank Lewis Dyer and Thomas Commerford Martin is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. The narrative focuses on Thomas Alva Edison, one of America's most prolific inventors, and details his remarkable journey through life, marking his contributions to the field of electricity alongside the significant technological advancements occurring during his era. The opening of the book sets the stage by examining the socio-political climate of the mid-19th century when Edison was born, highlighting the flourishing age of electricity. It introduces Edison's lineage and early influences, portraying his childhood curiosity and the nurturing yet challenging environment he grew up in. The text stresses Edison's early fascination with science, particularly chemistry and electrical experiments, foreshadowing his future innovations. Through anecdotes, it illustrates Edison's relentless pursuit of knowledge, even at a young age, and hints at the trials he faced that shaped him into the groundbreaking inventor the world would come to admire. This early glimpse into Edison's life establishes the foundation for understanding his extraordinary contributions to modern technology. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aEdison, Thomas A. (Thomas Alva), 1847-1931
653			_aInventors -- United States -- Biography
700	1		_aMartin, Thomas Commerford, _d1856-1924
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/820
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