Throughout his career, Alexander Graham Bell, one of the world's most famous inventors, was plagued by a secret: he stole the key idea behind the invention of the telephone. While researching at MIT, science journalist Seth Shulman scrutinized Bell's journals and within them found the smoking gun: a hint of deeply buried historical deception. Delving further into Bell's life, Shulman unearthed the surprising story behind the telephone, a tale of romance, corruption, and unchecked ambition.

About the Author
Seth Shulman is an author, editor, and journalist specializing in issues in science, technology, and the environment. He lives in Northampton, Massachusetts.

Reviews
"Starred Review. Rewrites history even as it immediately lures readers with scandal and iconoclasm." -- Booklist
"A portrait of the thrilling era of innovation in which Bell lived....Succeeds splendidly as an edge-of-your seat historical tale." -- Marjorie Kehe - Christian Science Monitor
"A great tale of historic detection." -- New Scientist
"A dramatic probe into a shocking intellectual theft...the skillful, polished writing makes century-old events spring to life." -- Publishers Weekly



Book Information
ISBN 9780393333688
Author Seth Shulman
Format Paperback
Page Count 258
Imprint WW Norton & Co
Publisher WW Norton & Co
Weight(grams) 324g
Dimensions(mm) 211mm * 140mm * 18mm