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100 1 _aMorse, Samuel Finley Breese,
_d1791-1872
245 1 0 _aSamuel F. B. Morse, His Letters and Journals :
_bIn Two Volumes, Volume II
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-02-01
508 _aProduced by Carlo Traverso, Richard Prairie and PG Distributed Proofreaders. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliotheque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr
520 _a"Samuel F. B. Morse, His Letters and Journals" by Samuel Finley Breese Morse is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the life and experiences of Samuel Morse, focusing primarily on his correspondence and reflections surrounding the invention of the telegraph. The narrative illuminates Morse's struggles, both personal and professional, as he endeavors to establish his telegraphic innovations amidst the complexities of national and self-identity. The opening of the volume sets the stage for the chronicle of Morse's life after his return to America from Europe in 1832. It recounts the pivotal moment aboard the packet-ship Sully when he was inspired by a discussion on electromagnetism, leading to his revolutionary idea of using electricity to transmit messages. Despite his growing vision, Morse faced numerous hardships, including financial constraints and skepticism from contemporaries. The text highlights his determination and the eventual conception of the telegraph, showcasing not only the technical breakthroughs but also the personal tribulations that shaped him as an inventor and a man. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aTelegraph
653 _aMorse, Samuel Finley Breese, 1791-1872
700 1 _aMorse, Edward Lind,
_d1857-1923
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11018
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