How Long to Read Edison's Electric Light

How Long Does it Take to Read Edison's Electric Light?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 13 minutes to read Edison's Electric Light by Robert Friedel

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

In September 1878, Thomas Alva Edison brashly—and prematurely—proclaimed his breakthrough invention of a workable electric light. That announcement was followed by many months of intense experimentation that led to the successful completion of his Pearl Street station four years later. Edison was not alone—nor was he first—in developing an incandescent light bulb, but his was the most successful of all competing inventions. Drawing from the documents in the Edison archives, Robert Friedel and Paul Israel explain how this came to be. They explore the process of invention through the Menlo Park notes, discussing the full range of experiments, including the testing of a host of materials, the development of such crucial tools as the world's best vacuum pump, and the construction of the first large-scale electrical generators and power distribution systems. The result is a fascinating story of excitement, risk, and competition. Revised and updated from the original 1986 edition, this definitive study of the most famous invention of America's most famous inventor is completely keyed to the printed and electronic versions of the Edison Papers, inviting the reader to explore further the remarkable original sources.

How long is Edison's Electric Light?

Edison's Electric Light by Robert Friedel is 247 pages long, and a total of 63,479 words.

This makes it 83% the length of the average book. It also has 78% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Edison's Electric Light Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 46 minutes to read Edison's Electric Light aloud.

What Reading Level is Edison's Electric Light?

Edison's Electric Light is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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