Můj přítel Edison - O přátelství dvou největších mužů své doby – Ford Henry (2025)

The inventions of Thomas Edison and the automobiles of Henry Ford changed the face of modern civilization, yet few know that these two exceptional figures shared a long-lasting friendship filled with admiration, collaboration, and shared adventures that have themselves entered history. The book "My Friend Edison" presents Henry Ford's personal memories of the man he admired throughout his life. Ford depicts Edison not only as a brilliant inventor but also as a man with an indomitable will, extraordinary work ethic, and common sense. With humor and respect, he describes their first meeting, Edison's work habits, and his views on education, science, and life. A comprehensive foreword and afterword by Petr Mečíř place the original text in a broader historical context, offering many related interesting facts and also correcting many myths and controversies. Among other things, you will learn: how Ford and Edison promoted motoring through their expeditions into the wilderness; how Edison's stubbornness and legendary persistence led to many dead ends and lost millions; how Ford tried to do good deeds while remaining anonymous; what the real relationship between Edison and Tesla was; or how misinformation...