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The Current War: The Granville Woods Story
The Current War: The Granville Woods Story
12 pages
Author: John Smith
INVENTION
DETERMINATION
COURAGE
LEGACY
INSPIRATION
Summary
In 1885, Cincinnati, Ohio, a young and curious Granville Woods, in his early 20s, toils as a train engineer in a bustling train yard. During breaks, he showcases his mechanical prowess by fixing a malfunctioning telegraph machine, earning admiration from his colleagues. Despite financial struggles at home, Granville dreams of leaving the railroad to pursue his inventions—a centralized telegram dispatch system and a steam boiler furnace. However, the steady paycheck keeps him tied to the tracks. News of Thomas Edison's Menlo Park lab sparks inspiration, prompting Granville to intensify his after-work inventing. His innovative steam boiler design keeps the tracks clear, catching the attention of the railroad company.
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