The Phonautograph and Precursors to Edison's Phonograph. An 1859 Koenig phonautograph. While Thomas Edison is rightly credited with the invention of the cylinder phonograph and the means of playing back sound, his ideas were clearly influenced by numerous others who preceded him.
itâs best time to climb El Capitan or Raft along the Merced River. Also, spring if best time to see the Yosemite Falls in all their glory, âwhen melting snow fills the streams with volume. Yosemite is one of the best places in the US to observe the planets, stars, and galaxies.
Add a little luxury to your Yosemite vacation when you reserve your stay at Yosemite View Lodge in El Portal, California. Yosemite National Park is in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, approximately 185 miles east of San Francisco and 360 miles north of Los Angeles. The closest town is Mariposa on CA 140, which is 30 miles west of Yosemite Valley. Watch Out for Road Closures. From November through May, the Tioga Road (which crosses the Sierra Nevada between US 395 and CA 120), is usually closed due to heavy snow. For current California highway conditions, call 800.427.7623 when inside California or Nevada, or 916.445.7623 when elsewhere.