Edison & the Electric Chair: A Story of Light and Death by Mark Essig is a fascinating exploration of the intertwined histories of Thomas Edison, the electric light, and the electric chair. The book delves into the rivalry between Edison and George Westinghouse over the future of electricity, and how this rivalry culminated in a battle over the method of execution that would be used in the United States.

Essig examines the development of the electric light, Edison’s role in its commercialization, and the controversy surrounding the use of electricity for execution. He explores the arguments for and against the electric chair and the ethical dilemmas raised by its use.

Condition: Very Good

ISBN: 0-8027-1406-4