True stories of great American men : for young Americans (1898)
Brooks, Elbridge Streeter, 1846-1902 · Chicago ; Philadelphia ; Toronto : J.C. Winston · leaf 216
topass him the balance of the way. When he arrived at Louis-ville he was almost frozen. The soles of his shoes were wornoff, his feet were sore, he had an old straw hat on, and a poorold linen duster was all he had for an overcoat. In this poor THOMAS A. EDISON 217 plight, he presented himself at… … EDISON AND HIS GREAT INVENTION. The invention of the phonograph is probably the most marvelous invention of recent years. The discovery of the principle of vibration in metal, due to sound of voice, is said to have been due to chance. Edison saw the possibility and achieved additional fame. all. In…
