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My Friend Mr. Edison

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My Friend Mr. Edison is a book written by Henry Ford, the founder of Ford Motor Company. The book is a memoir of Ford's personal and professional relationship with the inventor Thomas Edison. Ford and Edison first met in 1896 and quickly became close friends. The book details their conversations, projects, and experiments together, including their work on the electric car and the Edison storage battery. Ford also shares his admiration for Edison's work ethic and inventiveness, as well as his philosophy of ""learning by doing."" The book includes anecdotes and stories about Edison's life and work, as well as his impact on American society. My Friend Mr. Edison provides a unique perspective on the life and work of Thomas Edison, as seen through the eyes of his close friend and colleague, Henry Ford. It is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of technology and innovation, as well as the personal relationships that drive progress.1930. Henry Ford first met Thomas Edison at a dinner held during an Edison Convention, an annual event for the chief engineers and managers of the various Edison plants in order to exchange experiences. At this time, Ford was the chief engineer of the Detroit Edison Company. From this momentous occasion onward, Ford and Edison became friends and sounding boards for each other. This work is the story of this mutual friendship between two remarkable men.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781162592374
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 104
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 210x279x6 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 254 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 20. november 2024
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My Friend Mr. Edison is a book written by Henry Ford, the founder of Ford Motor Company. The book is a memoir of Ford's personal and professional relationship with the inventor Thomas Edison. Ford and Edison first met in 1896 and quickly became close friends. The book details their conversations, projects, and experiments together, including their work on the electric car and the Edison storage battery. Ford also shares his admiration for Edison's work ethic and inventiveness, as well as his philosophy of ""learning by doing."" The book includes anecdotes and stories about Edison's life and work, as well as his impact on American society. My Friend Mr. Edison provides a unique perspective on the life and work of Thomas Edison, as seen through the eyes of his close friend and colleague, Henry Ford. It is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of technology and innovation, as well as the personal relationships that drive progress.1930. Henry Ford first met Thomas Edison at a dinner held during an Edison Convention, an annual event for the chief engineers and managers of the various Edison plants in order to exchange experiences. At this time, Ford was the chief engineer of the Detroit Edison Company. From this momentous occasion onward, Ford and Edison became friends and sounding boards for each other. This work is the story of this mutual friendship between two remarkable men.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.

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