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The Story of Henry Ford and Thomas Edison: A Ten-Year Road Trip

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In the early 1900s, Henry Ford and Thomas Edison embarked on a ten-year road trip that would change the course of American history. The two men, who were both brilliant inventors and entrepreneurs, shared a passion for innovation and a belief in the power of technology to improve people's lives.

Their road trip took them across the country, from New York to California and back again. Along the way, they met with inventors, entrepreneurs, and everyday people, and they shared their ideas about the future of technology and innovation.

The Vagabonds: The Story of Henry Ford and Thomas Edison's Ten-Year Road Trip

by Jeff Guinn

4.6 out of 5

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Ford and Edison were both fascinated by the potential of the automobile. Ford believed that the automobile could revolutionize transportation and make it possible for everyone to own a car. Edison, on the other hand, was interested in developing new ways to generate and use electricity.

The two men worked together on a number of projects, including the development of the electric car. They also founded the Edison Illuminating Company, which later became General Electric.

Their road trip was not without its challenges. They faced financial difficulties, technical problems, and even threats of violence. But they never gave up on their dreams.

The Story of Henry Ford and Thomas Edison: A Ten-Year Road Trip is a fascinating account of the friendship and collaboration between two of the most influential figures in American history. This book follows Ford and Edison as they travel the country, meeting with inventors, entrepreneurs, and everyday people, and sharing their ideas about the future of technology and innovation. Along the way, they encounter challenges and setbacks, but they never give up on their dreams.

The Story of Henry Ford and Thomas Edison is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, innovation, or the power of friendship.

The Vagabonds: The Story of Henry Ford and Thomas Edison's Ten-Year Road Trip

by Jeff Guinn

4.6 out of 5