Bamboo And Sailing Ships : The Story Of Thomas A. Edison And Fort Myers, Florida (Paperback)

Bamboo and Sailing Ships: The Story of Thomas A. Edison and Fort Myers, Florida is a comprehensive account of the life and work of Thomas Edison during his time in Fort Myers, Florida. The book is written by Florence Fritz and provides a detailed look at Edison's involvement in the development of the town, his experiments with bamboo, and his passion for sailing.The book begins with a brief history of Fort Myers and its early settlers, including the famous Calusa Indians. It then moves on to Edison's arrival in the town and his purchase of the Seminole Lodge, which would become his winter home for many years. The book also explores Edison's fascination with bamboo, which he believed had the potential to be a valuable resource for the United States.Throughout the book, Fritz delves into the many inventions and experiments that Edison conducted during his time in Fort Myers, including his work on the phonograph and his efforts to improve the storage battery. The book also provides insight into Edison's personal life, including his relationships with his family and friends.One of the highlights of the book is its focus on Edison's love of sailing. Fritz provides a detailed account of Edison's sailing adventures in the waters around Fort Myers, including his involvement in the development of the Edison Sailing Center.Overall, Bamboo and Sailing Ships is an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in the life and work of Thomas Edison, as well as the history of Fort Myers, Florida.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.