One day in 1882, Thomas Edison flipped a switch that lit up lower Manhattan with incandescent light and changed the way people live ever after. The electric lig

Presents a biography of Thomas Edison, illustrated with photos of his life and inventions.

From Pulitzer Prize-winning author Morris comes a revelatory new biography ofThomas Alva Edison, the most prolific genius in American history.

Delves into the life of the inventor Edison, recounting the joys, tragedies, and successes of his life, and explains the scientific principles behind his revolu

Details the life and work of Thomas Edison, who developed the electric light bulb and over 1000 patents for other inventions and innovations.