Lamps For A Brighter America: A History Of The General Electric Lamp Business is a comprehensive book written by Paul W. Keating. This book is an in-depth exploration of the General Electric Lamp Business, which was founded in the late 19th century and became one of the largest and most influential companies in the world. The book covers the history of the company from its early days as a small manufacturer of incandescent light bulbs to its growth into a global corporation with a diverse range of products. Keating provides ...
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Lamps For A Brighter America: A History Of The General Electric Lamp Business is a comprehensive book written by Paul W. Keating. This book is an in-depth exploration of the General Electric Lamp Business, which was founded in the late 19th century and became one of the largest and most influential companies in the world. The book covers the history of the company from its early days as a small manufacturer of incandescent light bulbs to its growth into a global corporation with a diverse range of products. Keating provides a detailed account of the technological advancements that were made by the company, including the development of the first tungsten filament lamp and the invention of the fluorescent lamp.The author also delves into the social and cultural impact of the company, including its role in shaping the American way of life and its contributions to the war effort during World War II. The book is filled with fascinating stories and anecdotes about the people who worked for the company, including Thomas Edison and other notable inventors and executives.Overall, Lamps For A Brighter America is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of technology, business, and American culture. Keating's thorough research and engaging writing style make this book a compelling and informative read for scholars, students, and general readers alike.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.
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