Edison & the electric chair

author: Essig, Mark Regan
Discusses the controversial position of Thomas Edison who opposed the death penalty, and yet championed the use of the electric chair as being more humane for executions.
year: 2003, 2005
call number/section: 364.66
subjects: edison, thomas a, (thomas alva), 1847-1931, electrocution, united states, history, electric power

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Edison & the electric chair
Essig, Mark Regan
Walker & Company (2003)

Schools: 2



Edison & the electric chair
Essig, Mark Regan
Walker & Company (2005)
Discusses the controversial position of Thomas Edison who opposed the death penalty, and yet championed the use of the electric chair as being more humane for executions.
Schools: 0


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