This is one of six notebooks that were probably begun on January 10, 1881. It is a draft of a proposed book by Edison to promote his system of electric light and power distribution as a replacement for gas lighting. (See also Menlo Park Notebooks #187-#191.) The label on the front cover is marked "Prospectus Book." The spine is stamped "Edison's Prospectus Book." The book contains 284 numbered pages.

Blank pages: 18-19, 32-39, 58-145, 148-163, 166-175, 178-187, 190-197, 200-201, 204-213, 216-219, 222-225, 228-235, 238-249, 252-267, 270-273, 276-281.

Courtesy of Thomas Edison National Historical Park.