Thomas Commerford Martin

Edison: His Life and Inventions (eBook, PDF)

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

PRIOR to this, no complete, authentic, and authorized record of the work of Mr. Edison, during an active life, has been given to the world. That life, if there is anything in heredity, is very far from finished; and while it continues there will be new achievement. The book throws a remarkable insight into the life of Edison starting from his childhood days. Edison genius was in the extraordinary effort that he put into all his inventions combined with his eye for detail and uncompromising desire for perfection. The book is a long read since it goes in to a lot of technical details of his inventions, however all the same brings out Edison's character very clearly. A good book to read if you know little about the extraordinary Thomas Edison. Published in 1910 and written by Frank Dyer, one of Mr. Edison’s patent attorneys while Dyer was employed by Mr. Edison, the book is an uncritical homage to Mr. Edison. Still there are wonderful stories told here, particularly of the young Tom Edison and particularly those stories told by Mr. Edison himself, which keep this book informative and entertaining.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: iOnlineShopping.com
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. Februar 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9788832528886
• Artikelnr.: 55363039

Autorenporträt

Thomas Commerford Martin (1856-1924) was an influential electrical engineer and editor who significantly contributed to the dissemination of electrical knowledge during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born in London, he later moved to the United States, where he became a prominent figure in the engineering community. Martin was the editor of the 'Electrical World,' a seminal publication in the field, and he was deeply involved with the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, serving as its president. His literary contributions include penning the comprehensive biography 'Edison: His Life and Inventions' (1910), co-authored with Frank Lewis Dyer. This work offers an intimate portrayal of the iconic inventor Thomas Alva Edison and has been an invaluable resource for historians. Martin's scholarly style blended meticulous research with an easily accessible narrative, making technical subjects comprehensible to a broad audience. His efforts to chronicle the achievements of Edison and his timeless impact on the field of electrical engineering remain significant to this day. Martin is remembered not only for his editorial and professional accomplishments but also for his role in chronicling the evolution of electrical technology at a pivotal time in history.