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Thomas A. Edison

Born

in Milan, Ohio, The United States

February 11, 1847

Died

October 18, 1931

Genre

Science

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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" (now Edison, New Jersey) 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 num ...more

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	Diary and Sundry Observations of Thomas Alva Edison by Thomas A. Edison, Dagobert D. Runes (Editor) 3.95 avg rating — 40 ratings — published 1948 — 10 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Edison & Ford Quote Book 4.19 avg rating — 16 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Papers of Thomas A. Edison: The Wizard of Menlo Park, 1878 by Thomas A. Edison, Paul B. Israel (Editor), Keith Nier (Editor) 4.31 avg rating — 13 ratings — published 1998	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Wisdom of Thomas Alva Edis 3.56 avg rating — 9 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Papers of Thomas A. Edison: Losses and Loyalties, April 1883–December 1884 (Volume 7) by Thomas A. Edison, Paul B. Israel (Editor), Louis Carlat (Editor) 4.17 avg rating — 6 ratings — published 2011	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Papers of Thomas A. Edison: Research to Development at Menlo Park, January 1879-March 1881 (Volume 5) by Thomas A. Edison, Paul B. Israel (Editor), Louis Carlat (Editor) 4.40 avg rating — 5 ratings — published 2004 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Papers of Thomas A. Edison: Menlo Park: The Early Years, April 1876-December 1877 by Thomas A. Edison, Robert A. Rosenberg (Editor), Paul B. Israel (Editor) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 1995	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	Thomas A. Edison Papers: A Selective Microfilm Edition (4 Parts) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 1987 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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