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Extracts from the Private Letters of Sir William Fothergill Cooke, 1836-39: Relating to the Invention and Development of the Electric Telegraph (1895)

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The book Extracts From The Private Letters Of Sir William Fothergill Cooke, 1836-39: Relating To The Invention And Development Of The Electric Telegraph (1895) is a collection of personal letters written by Sir William Fothergill Cooke between 1836 and 1839. These letters provide an insight into the invention and development of the electric telegraph, which was a groundbreaking technology during that time. Sir William Fothergill Cooke was a British inventor and entrepreneur who, along with Charles Wheatstone, developed the first practical electric telegraph system. In this book, readers will find a firsthand account of the challenges and triumphs that Cooke faced during the development of this technology. The letters cover a range of topics, from the initial idea for the telegraph to the challenges of laying cables and improving the technology. They also provide a glimpse into the personal life of Cooke, including his relationships with family and colleagues. Overall, Extracts From The Private Letters Of Sir William Fothergill Cooke, 1836-39: Relating To The Invention And Development Of The Electric Telegraph (1895) is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the early days of the electric telegraph and the people who made it possible.Also, A Memoir.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile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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Format
Hardback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Date
10 September 2010
Pages
102
ISBN
9781169088900

The book Extracts From The Private Letters Of Sir William Fothergill Cooke, 1836-39: Relating To The Invention And Development Of The Electric Telegraph (1895) is a collection of personal letters written by Sir William Fothergill Cooke between 1836 and 1839. These letters provide an insight into the invention and development of the electric telegraph, which was a groundbreaking technology during that time. Sir William Fothergill Cooke was a British inventor and entrepreneur who, along with Charles Wheatstone, developed the first practical electric telegraph system. In this book, readers will find a firsthand account of the challenges and triumphs that Cooke faced during the development of this technology. The letters cover a range of topics, from the initial idea for the telegraph to the challenges of laying cables and improving the technology. They also provide a glimpse into the personal life of Cooke, including his relationships with family and colleagues. Overall, Extracts From The Private Letters Of Sir William Fothergill Cooke, 1836-39: Relating To The Invention And Development Of The Electric Telegraph (1895) is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the early days of the electric telegraph and the people who made it possible.Also, A Memoir.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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Format
Hardback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Date
10 September 2010
Pages
102
ISBN
9781169088900