Thomas and Mina Unauthorized Biography |
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| Author:
| Howell, Thomas |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4935-5427-0 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2013 |
| Publisher: | CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $7.95 |
Book Description:
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THOMAS AND MINA 1885-1931 Period PieceTHOMAS EDISON marries his second wife MINA MILLER who is half his age in a time when wealth can buy happiness. Edison builds a summer home in Fort Myers, Florida quickly becoming an absent husband and neglectful father. His work ethics take a toll on his marriage and business relationships. His friendship with HENRY FORD is highlighted as he builds a home next door to Thomas and Mina. Edison invents the phonograph and takes credit for developing a...
More DescriptionTHOMAS AND MINA 1885-1931 Period PieceTHOMAS EDISON marries his second wife MINA MILLER who is half his age in a time when wealth can buy happiness. Edison builds a summer home in Fort Myers, Florida quickly becoming an absent husband and neglectful father. His work ethics take a toll on his marriage and business relationships. His friendship with HENRY FORD is highlighted as he builds a home next door to Thomas and Mina. Edison invents the phonograph and takes credit for developing a film projector through extensive research mixed with ruthless business methods. Turmoil develops in their marriage as Mina becomes a matron of society and surpasses him in popularity.