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Item Details
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SAMUEL F. B. MORSE 2 VOLUME SET
HIS LETTERS AND JOURNALS |
| By: |
Samuel F. B. Morse, Edward Lind Morse (Editor) |
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Multiple copy pack |
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£75.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1108074405 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781108074407 |
| Publisher: |
CAMBRIDGE LIBRARY COLLECTION |
| Pub. date: |
25 June, 2014 |
| Pages: |
1092 |
| 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 1 includes observations made in Europe while Morse studied painting. During this time he met Turner, 'the best landscape painter living'. Volume 2 gives much personal background to the development of the electric telegraph and particularly to Morse's efforts to gain the recognition he believed he deserved. |
| Illustrations: |
28 b/w illus. |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Cambridge University Press |
| Returns: |
Returnable |
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