Thomas Edison
Evan French
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
Thomas Edison was a prolific American inventor and businessman, renowned for his significant contributions to modern society, particularly during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born on February 11, 1847, in Milan, Ohio, Edison held over 1,000 patents for his inventions, which include the phonograph, the motion picture camera, and the practical electric light bulb. His work laid the foundation for the spread of electrical power and communication technologies, with the establishment of the first industrial research lab at Menlo Park, New Jersey, serving as a cornerstone of innovation. Edison’s impact on technology and industry was immense, as he transformed ideas into substantial advancements and played a crucial role in shaping the modern world. Despite facing numerous challenges and failures, his perseverance and visionary approach earned him a place as one of history's most influential inventors.
Duration - 51m.
Author - Evan French.
Narrator - Digital Voice Brian E.
Published Date - Friday, 03 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 Evan French ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Thomas Edison was a prolific American inventor and businessman, renowned for his significant contributions to modern society, particularly during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born on February 11, 1847, in Milan, Ohio, Edison held over 1,000 patents for his inventions, which include the phonograph, the motion picture camera, and the practical electric light bulb. His work laid the foundation for the spread of electrical power and communication technologies, with the establishment of the first industrial research lab at Menlo Park, New Jersey, serving as a cornerstone of innovation. Edison’s impact on technology and industry was immense, as he transformed ideas into substantial advancements and played a crucial role in shaping the modern world. Despite facing numerous challenges and failures, his perseverance and visionary approach earned him a place as one of history's most influential inventors. Duration - 51m. Author - Evan French. Narrator - Digital Voice Brian E. Published Date - Friday, 03 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Evan French ©.
Language:
English
Introduction
Duration:00:03:31
Chapter 1: A Basement Laboratory: Igniting Young Thomas’s Scientific Ambitions
Duration:00:04:24
Chapter 2: Railway Salesman to Newspaper Pioneer: Thomas's Early Ventures
Duration:00:03:54
Chapter 3: The Accident That Sharpened Edison's Focus
Duration:00:03:49
Chapter 4: Mastering the Wires: Telegraphy Shapes Young Thomas
Duration:00:04:07
Chapter 5: Inventing Ambitions: The Birth of Edison's Legacy
Duration:00:03:52
Chapter 6: Innovations Ignited: The Era of Invention Unleashed
Duration:00:03:17
Chapter 7: The Wizard's First Triumph: Sound Revolution Begins
Duration:00:03:57
Chapter 8: Illuminating the World: The Birth of Electric Light
Duration:00:03:18
Chapter 9: Illuminating Sound: Edison Revolutionizes Entertainment Technology
Duration:00:03:45
Chapter 10: Pioneering the Future: Thomas Revolutionizes Industrial Science
Duration:00:04:02
Chapter 11: Navigating Legal Battles in an Electric Revolution
Duration:00:04:39
Chapter 12: Sustainable Legacy: Innovating for a Greener Future
Duration:00:04:12
Closing
Duration:00:00:36