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Telegraphing Among The Ancients (1890)

Telegraphing Among The Ancients (1890)

Merriam, Augustus Chapman

Hardcover

Technology & EngineeringFiction AnthologiesGeneral Military History

ISBN10: 1161934626
ISBN13: 9781161934625
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 36
Weight: 0.85
Height: 0.25 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Telegraphing Among The Ancients is a historical book written by Augustus Chapman Merriam and published in 1890. The book explores the history of telegraphy and its development among ancient civilizations. Merriam provides a detailed account of how ancient people communicated over long distances using various methods, such as smoke signals, drums, and flags. He also discusses the role of carrier pigeons and the use of heliographs to send messages. The book includes examples from different parts of the world, including China, India, Greece, and Rome. Merriam's work sheds light on the ingenuity of ancient people and their use of technology to overcome communication barriers. The book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of communication and technology.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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