The History and Progress of the Electric Telegraph

This book traces the development of the electric telegraph from its origins in the early 19th century to the state of the art in the late 1800s. With detailed descriptions of the apparatus and the people who made it possible, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of communications technology.

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