Menlo Park Reminiscences V1

Menlo Park Reminiscences V1 is a book written by Francis Jehl that provides a detailed account of his experiences and memories of working with the famous inventor, Thomas Edison. The book is divided into several chapters that cover different aspects of Edison's life and work, including his early years, his inventions, and his business ventures.Jehl worked as Edison's assistant and laboratory assistant for several years, and his firsthand accounts provide a unique perspective on the inventor's creative process and his personal life. The book includes many anecdotes and stories about Edison's interactions with his colleagues and family members, as well as his successes and failures as an inventor and businessman.Throughout the book, Jehl also provides insights into the scientific and technological advancements of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and the role that Edison played in shaping these developments. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of technology, the life of Thomas Edison, or the inner workings of a successful inventor's laboratory.Other volumes in this set include ISBN number(s): 076612648X, 0766126498. Volume 1 of 3. (This description is for all volumes.) No more important contribution to the story of pioneer electrical develoment could have been made than the intimate day-by-day details that Mr. Jehl set down in book form, at the suggestion of Mr. Henry Ford. Edison referred to Jehl as ""one of my old associates and fellow-workers."" ""With the restoration of the original Menlo Park laboratory in Greenfield Village, Dearborn, the memories of those Menlo Park days have been recalled and placed on record in these 'Reminiscences.' These books complete Mr. Jehl's intimate and true story of Edison at the greatest period of his career, those years at Menlo Park whose brilliant exploits gave to the world the Edison universally honored today. The 'Reminiscences' also include a list of the men who assisted in that great work at Menlo Park. With hundreds of rare photographs, this 3 volume set is historically fascinating, scientifically stimulating, and metaphysically enlightening as you read how Edison conceived the idea of inventions and how he brought them into material existence.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.