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How the Telegraph Changed the World - by William J Phalen (Paperback)
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Highlights
- Invented in the 1830's, the telegraph soon became indispensable.
- About the Author: William J. Phalen holds a Ph.D. in American history from Rutgers University.
- 220 Pages
- History, World
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About the Book
"Invented in the 1830's, the telegraph soon became indispensable. By 1851 there were more than 50 companies providing telegraphic service in the United States alone. This book describes the global impact of the telegraph from its advent to its eventual eclipse by the telephone four decades later"--Book Synopsis
Invented in the 1830's, the telegraph soon became indispensable. By 1851 there were more than 50 companies providing telegraphic service in the United States alone. The telegraph played a pivotal role in warfare beginning with the American Civil War, featured prominently in the creation of the first large American corporation, Western Union, and made possible long distance communication with the laying of the transatlantic cable. This book describes the global impact of the telegraph from its advent to its eventual eclipse by the telephone four decades later.
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"recommended"-Choice; "a welcome addition to the sparse literature available on this subject...recommended"-Civil War News.
About the Author
William J. Phalen holds a Ph.D. in American history from Rutgers University. He lives in Staten Island, New York.Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 5.9 Inches (W) x .6 Inches (D)
Weight: .66 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 220
Genre: History
Sub-Genre: World
Publisher: McFarland & Company
Format: Paperback
Author: William J Phalen
Language: English
Street Date: December 15, 2014
TCIN: 1006602766
UPC: 9780786494453
Item Number (DPCI): 247-21-2539
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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