Length7h 45m
About this audiobook
'Heroes of the Telegraph' by John Munro is a historical book that offers an in-depth study of the telegraph's invention, development, and influence on society. It pays tribute to the inventors who contributed to the telegraph's progress, providing biographical sketches of pioneers like Samuel Morse, Sir William Thomson, and Alexander Graham Bell. The book steps back in time, explaining the technological innovations, challenges overcome, and the impact of the telegraph system, one of the most significant advancements in human communications.
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GenreOther
Length7 hrs 45 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 1, 1891
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1 PREFACE.
2 CHAPTER 1. THE ORIGIN OF THE TELEGRAPH.
3 CHAPTER 2. CHARLES WHEATSTONE.
4 CHAPTER 3. SAMUEL MORSE.
5 CHAPTER 4. SIR WILLIAM THOMSON.
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6 CHAPTER 5. CHARLES WILLIAM SIEMENS.
7 CHAPTER 6. FLEEMING JENKIN.
8 CHAPTER 7. JOHANN PHILIPP REIS.
9 CHAPTER 8. GRAHAM BELL.
10 CHAPTER 9. THOMAS ALVA EDISON.
11 CHAPTER 10. DAVID EDWIN HUGHES.
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