Thomas Alva Edison: Builder of CivilizationContains many anecdotes about the inventor's early life and the development of some of his many inventions. |
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A BOY MErchant | 3 |
A BOY WITH A MANS DReams | 8 |
HUSTLE WHILE YOU WAIT | 20 |
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