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Tales Of The Telegraph: The Story Of A Telegrapher's Life And Adventures In Railroad Commercial And Military Work (1899)

Tales Of The Telegraph: The Story Of A Telegrapher's Life And Adventures In Railroad Commercial And Military Work (1899)

Brady, Jasper Ewing

Hardcover

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ISBN10: 1160001456
ISBN13: 9781160001458
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Feb 17 2010
Pages: 296
Weight: 1.33
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Tales of the Telegraph is a memoir written by Jasper Ewing Brady, a telegrapher who worked in various fields including railroad, commercial, and military. The book is a compilation of stories from his life and adventures during the late 19th century. The book starts with Brady's childhood and how he became interested in telegraphy. He then goes on to describe his first job as a telegraph operator for a railroad company and the challenges he faced in the job. He also talks about his experiences as a commercial telegrapher, where he worked for various businesses and learned about the importance of communication in business.Brady also shares his experiences as a military telegrapher during the Civil War, where he worked for the Union Army. He talks about the crucial role that telegraphy played in the war and how he and his colleagues worked tirelessly to ensure that messages were transmitted accurately and quickly.Throughout the book, Brady provides insights into the workings of the telegraph industry during his time, including the technology used, the working conditions, and the challenges faced by telegraphers. He also shares anecdotes and stories from his life that provide a glimpse into the social and cultural context of the time.Overall, Tales of the Telegraph is an engaging and informative memoir that offers a unique perspective on the history of telegraphy and its impact on society during the late 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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