The American Electro Magnetic Telegraph by Alfred Vail
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"The American Electro Magnetic Telegraph" by Alfred Vail is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. The work delves into the principles and workings of the electro magnetic telegraph, illustrating its significance in communication, especially in conjunction with the postal service. Vail aims to provide a thorough understanding of the telegraph's operation, highlighting American innovations and inventions in this field. The opening of the text outlines the intentions behind the work,
detailing Vail’s commitment to present a comprehensive description of the American Electro Magnetic Telegraph. He notes the frequent inquiries he has received regarding its principles and operations and emphasizes the inclusion of various congressional reports on the subject. The introduction sets the stage for an exploration of the components such as the galvanic battery, the electro magnet, and the mechanisms involved in transmitting messages, with the goal of demonstrating the effectiveness of the American telegraph system compared to its European counterparts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Vail, Alfred, 1807-1859 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | gs06000109 |
| Title |
The American Electro Magnetic Telegraph With the Reports of Congress, and a Description of All Telegraphs Known, Employing Electricity or Galvanism |
| Credits |
Produced by Sharon Joiner, Paul Marshall, Robert Shimmin and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 60.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TK: Technology: Electrical, Electronics and Nuclear engineering |
| Subject | Telegraph -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 61533 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-61533-2 |
| Release Date | Feb 29, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 986 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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