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  • Dream of Gerontius-John Henry Newman

    Dream of Gerontius-John Henry Newman
    2026/08/30
    Despite having attended formal school for only a few months in his childhood, Thomas Alva Edison was nurtured at home by his mother, a former schoolmistress, who instilled in him the foundational skills of reading, writing, and arithmetic. With an insatiable curiosity and a relentless spirit, Edison transformed his knowledge and passion for technology into groundbreaking inventions, overcoming challenges and seizing opportunities along the way. This engaging book delves into the remarkable highs and lows of Edisons life, illustrating how he turned adversity into triumph. It covers his significant contributions, including advancements in the telegraph and telephone, as well as the revolutionary phonograph and electric light bulb. Originally part of the inspirational Men of Fame series by Victorian author Frank Mundell, this book serves as a testament to Edisons enduring legacy and the power of perseverance. - Summary by Steve C
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    56 分
  • Idler In The Wilds-Tickner Edwardes

    Idler In The Wilds-Tickner Edwardes
    2026/08/29
    Despite having attended formal school for only a few months in his childhood, Thomas Alva Edison was nurtured at home by his mother, a former schoolmistress, who instilled in him the foundational skills of reading, writing, and arithmetic. With an insatiable curiosity and a relentless spirit, Edison transformed his knowledge and passion for technology into groundbreaking inventions, overcoming challenges and seizing opportunities along the way. This engaging book delves into the remarkable highs and lows of Edisons life, illustrating how he turned adversity into triumph. It covers his significant contributions, including advancements in the telegraph and telephone, as well as the revolutionary phonograph and electric light bulb. Originally part of the inspirational Men of Fame series by Victorian author Frank Mundell, this book serves as a testament to Edisons enduring legacy and the power of perseverance. - Summary by Steve C
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    2 時間 55 分
  • Sonnets-Christina Rossetti

    Sonnets-Christina Rossetti
    2026/08/24
    Despite having attended formal school for only a few months in his childhood, Thomas Alva Edison was nurtured at home by his mother, a former schoolmistress, who instilled in him the foundational skills of reading, writing, and arithmetic. With an insatiable curiosity and a relentless spirit, Edison transformed his knowledge and passion for technology into groundbreaking inventions, overcoming challenges and seizing opportunities along the way. This engaging book delves into the remarkable highs and lows of Edisons life, illustrating how he turned adversity into triumph. It covers his significant contributions, including advancements in the telegraph and telephone, as well as the revolutionary phonograph and electric light bulb. Originally part of the inspirational Men of Fame series by Victorian author Frank Mundell, this book serves as a testament to Edisons enduring legacy and the power of perseverance. - Summary by Steve C
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    1 時間 5 分
  • When They Were Girls-Rebecca Deming Moore

    When They Were Girls-Rebecca Deming Moore
    2026/08/23
    Despite having attended formal school for only a few months in his childhood, Thomas Alva Edison was nurtured at home by his mother, a former schoolmistress, who instilled in him the foundational skills of reading, writing, and arithmetic. With an insatiable curiosity and a relentless spirit, Edison transformed his knowledge and passion for technology into groundbreaking inventions, overcoming challenges and seizing opportunities along the way. This engaging book delves into the remarkable highs and lows of Edisons life, illustrating how he turned adversity into triumph. It covers his significant contributions, including advancements in the telegraph and telephone, as well as the revolutionary phonograph and electric light bulb. Originally part of the inspirational Men of Fame series by Victorian author Frank Mundell, this book serves as a testament to Edisons enduring legacy and the power of perseverance. - Summary by Steve C
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    2 時間 57 分
  • Selected Early Poems of William Carlos Williams-William Carlos Williams

    Selected Early Poems of William Carlos Williams-William Carlos Williams
    2026/08/22
    Despite having attended formal school for only a few months in his childhood, Thomas Alva Edison was nurtured at home by his mother, a former schoolmistress, who instilled in him the foundational skills of reading, writing, and arithmetic. With an insatiable curiosity and a relentless spirit, Edison transformed his knowledge and passion for technology into groundbreaking inventions, overcoming challenges and seizing opportunities along the way. This engaging book delves into the remarkable highs and lows of Edisons life, illustrating how he turned adversity into triumph. It covers his significant contributions, including advancements in the telegraph and telephone, as well as the revolutionary phonograph and electric light bulb. Originally part of the inspirational Men of Fame series by Victorian author Frank Mundell, this book serves as a testament to Edisons enduring legacy and the power of perseverance. - Summary by Steve C
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    55 分
  • Running Water-A. E. W. Mason

    Running Water-A. E. W. Mason
    2026/08/21
    Despite having attended formal school for only a few months in his childhood, Thomas Alva Edison was nurtured at home by his mother, a former schoolmistress, who instilled in him the foundational skills of reading, writing, and arithmetic. With an insatiable curiosity and a relentless spirit, Edison transformed his knowledge and passion for technology into groundbreaking inventions, overcoming challenges and seizing opportunities along the way. This engaging book delves into the remarkable highs and lows of Edisons life, illustrating how he turned adversity into triumph. It covers his significant contributions, including advancements in the telegraph and telephone, as well as the revolutionary phonograph and electric light bulb. Originally part of the inspirational Men of Fame series by Victorian author Frank Mundell, this book serves as a testament to Edisons enduring legacy and the power of perseverance. - Summary by Steve C
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    8 時間 38 分
  • Fate of Fenella-Various

    Fate of Fenella-Various
    2026/08/20
    Despite having attended formal school for only a few months in his childhood, Thomas Alva Edison was nurtured at home by his mother, a former schoolmistress, who instilled in him the foundational skills of reading, writing, and arithmetic. With an insatiable curiosity and a relentless spirit, Edison transformed his knowledge and passion for technology into groundbreaking inventions, overcoming challenges and seizing opportunities along the way. This engaging book delves into the remarkable highs and lows of Edisons life, illustrating how he turned adversity into triumph. It covers his significant contributions, including advancements in the telegraph and telephone, as well as the revolutionary phonograph and electric light bulb. Originally part of the inspirational Men of Fame series by Victorian author Frank Mundell, this book serves as a testament to Edisons enduring legacy and the power of perseverance. - Summary by Steve C
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    7 時間 24 分
  • Adventures of Chatterer the Red Squirrel (Dramatic Reading)-Thornton W. Burgess

    Adventures of Chatterer the Red Squirrel (Dramatic Reading)-Thornton W. Burgess
    2026/08/19
    Despite having attended formal school for only a few months in his childhood, Thomas Alva Edison was nurtured at home by his mother, a former schoolmistress, who instilled in him the foundational skills of reading, writing, and arithmetic. With an insatiable curiosity and a relentless spirit, Edison transformed his knowledge and passion for technology into groundbreaking inventions, overcoming challenges and seizing opportunities along the way. This engaging book delves into the remarkable highs and lows of Edisons life, illustrating how he turned adversity into triumph. It covers his significant contributions, including advancements in the telegraph and telephone, as well as the revolutionary phonograph and electric light bulb. Originally part of the inspirational Men of Fame series by Victorian author Frank Mundell, this book serves as a testament to Edisons enduring legacy and the power of perseverance. - Summary by Steve C
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    1 時間 33 分