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Age of Edison by Ernest Freeberg

March 22, 2013 11:15 am • Last Updated: March 22, 2013 11:16 am

Think Thomas Edison invented the light bulb? Wrong. Think the electric light killed gas light? Wrong. This fascinating book covers 1880 through 1920 and the amazing history of lighting—which is completely different than the history of electricity. Find out why inside.

—R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison

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