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Menlo Park Reminiscences, V2 is a book written by Francis Jehl, which is a collection of his personal experiences and memories of working with Thomas Edison in his laboratory in Menlo Park, New Jersey. The book is the second volume of Jehl's memoirs and covers his time working with Edison from 1880 to 1886. Jehl provides a detailed account of the daily routines and work practices in the laboratory, as well as the various experiments and inventions that Edison and his team were working on during this period. He also shares his personal interactions and conversations with Edison, giving readers a rare insight into the mind and personality of one of the greatest inventors of all time.The book is filled with interesting anecdotes and stories, including the famous incident where Edison accidentally electrocuted an elephant in an attempt to discredit his rival, Nikola Tesla's alternating current system. Jehl also shares his thoughts on Edison's business practices and his impact on the world of technology and innovation.Overall, Menlo Park Reminiscences, V2 is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of science and technology, as well as those who want to learn more about the life and work of Thomas Edison.This is a new release of the original 1937 edition.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.