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Edison's Electric Light: The Art of Invention

Robert Friedel and Paul Israel

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Summary

Friedel and Israel reconstruct Edison’s electric-light development from archival experiments. The study follows materials, vacuum tools, generators and the power-distribution system that reached Pearl Street.

  • SourceJohns Hopkins University Press — Edison’s Electric Light · Description, web lines 95–100; revised edition 100; contents 371–382; metadata 318–342

Why read it Our view

Examine how component tests, supporting tools and a complete delivery system fit together in product development. This revised 2010 study follows the engineering of a commercially usable lighting system.

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  • Thomas EdisonProduct and company history subject
    This revised 2010 study reconstructs Edison’s light, generators and distribution system from Menlo Park records.
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