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SAMUEL F. B. MORSE
HIS LETTERS AND JOURNALS |
| Volume: |
Volume 2 |
| By: |
Samuel F. B. Morse, Edward Lind Morse (Editor) |
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Paperback |
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| ISBN 10: |
1108074391 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781108074391 |
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| Publisher: |
CAMBRIDGE LIBRARY COLLECTION |
| Pub. date: |
9 August, 2014 |
| Series: |
Cambridge Library Collection - Technology |
| Pages: |
598 |
| Description: |
First published in 1914, this two-volume collection, with commentary, illuminates the remarkable life of the telegraph inventor. |
| Synopsis: |
The American inventor Samuel Morse (1791-1872) spent decades fighting to be recognised for his key role in devising the electromagnetic telegraph. While he will always be remembered in the history of telecommunications, and for co-developing the code which bears his name, Morse started out as a painter and also involved himself in matters of politics over the course of his career. Published in 1914, this two-volume collection of personal papers was edited by his son, who provides helpful commentary throughout, illuminating the struggles and successes of a remarkable life. Volume 2 begins with Morse's return voyage to the United States; following a conversation with a fellow passenger regarding electromagnetism, Morse began to develop the concept of the single-wire telegraph. The rest of the volume gives much personal background to the development of the invention and particularly to Morse's efforts to gain the recognition he believed he deserved. |
| Illustrations: |
15 b/w illus. |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Cambridge University Press |
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