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Samuel F. B. Morse: His Letters and Journals

Samuel F. B. Morse: His Letters and Journals

Morse, Samuel Finley Breese
Morse, Edward Lind

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ISBN10: 1108074391
ISBN13: 9781108074391
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: Aug 28 2014
Pages: 598
Weight: 1.65
Height: 1.33 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
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.

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