The Telegraph

The Telegraph
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Publisher : McFarland
Total Pages : 202
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0786418087
ISBN-13 : 9780786418084
Rating : 4/5 (87 Downloads)

Book Synopsis The Telegraph by : Lewis Coe

Download or read book The Telegraph written by Lewis Coe and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2003-11-26 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Samuel F.B. Morse's invention of the telegraph marked a new era in communication. For the first time, people were able to communicate quickly from great distances. The genesis of Morse's invention is covered in detail, starting in 1832, along with the establishment of the first transcontinental telegraph line in the United States and the dramatic effect the device had on the Civil War. The Morse telegraph that served the world for over 100 years is explained in clear terms. Also examined are recent advances in telegraph technology and its continued impact on communication.


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