Personal Reminiscences is a fascinating portrait of a pioneering American inventor and industrialist. James Mapes Dodge was a driving force behind the development of the electric power industry, and his stories of the early days of electrification provide a unique window into a pivotal period in American history. With its captivating anecdotes and vivid character sketches, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of industry and technology in America. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.