Extracts From The Private Letters Of Sir William Fothergill Cooke, 1836-39: Relating To The Invention And Development Of The Electric Telegraph (1895)

By F.H. Webb, Latimer Clark, William Fothergill Cooke

Book Overview

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 book that contains selected letters written by Sir William Fothergill Cooke, a British inventor and entrepreneur, between 1836 and 1839. The letters provide an insight into the invention and development of the electric telegraph, which Cooke co-invented with Charles Wheatstone. The book is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the early days of telegraphy, a technology that revolutionized communication and ultimately led to the development of the internet. The letters cover a wide range of topics, such as the technical challenges of laying telegraph wires, the commercial potential of the new technology, and the legal battles that Cooke faced in trying to protect his invention. The book also includes a biographical introduction that provides context for Cooke's life and work, as well as an appendix that contains additional letters and documents related to the telegraph. Overall, Extracts From The Private Letters Of Sir William Fothergill Cooke, 1836-39 is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of technology and communication.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166019659
• ISBN13: 9781166019655
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 102 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"