{"product_id":"samuel-f-b-morse-his-letters-and-journals-paperback-9781108074391","title":"Samuel F. B. Morse; His Letters and Journals (Paperback \/ softback) 9781108074391","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eSamuel F. B. Morse\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eHis Letters and Journals\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFirst published in 1914, this two-volume collection, with commentary, illuminates the remarkable life of the telegraph inventor.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eSamuel Finley Breese Morse (Author), Edward Lind Morse (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781108074391, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 28 August 2014\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e598 pages, 15 b\/w illus.\u003cbr\u003e21.6 x 14 x 3.4 cm, 0.75 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThe American inventor Samuel Morse (1791–1872) spent decades fighting to be recognised for his key role in devising the electromagnetic telegraph. While he will always be remembered in the history of telecommunications, and for co-developing the code which bears his name, Morse started out as a painter and also involved himself in matters of politics over the course of his career. Published in 1914, this two-volume collection of personal papers was edited by his son, who provides helpful commentary throughout, illuminating the struggles and successes of a remarkable life. Volume 2 begins with Morse's return voyage to the United States; following a conversation with a fellow passenger regarding electromagnetism, Morse began to develop the concept of the single-wire telegraph. The rest of the volume gives much personal background to the development of the invention and particularly to Morse's efforts to gain the recognition he believed he deserved.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e21. October 1, 1832–February 28, 1833\u003cbr\u003e 22. 1833–6\u003cbr\u003e 23. 1835–7\u003cbr\u003e 24. October 3, 1837–May 16, 1838\u003cbr\u003e 25. June, 1838–January 21, 1839\u003cbr\u003e 26. January 6, 1839–March 9, 1839\u003cbr\u003e 27. April 15, 1839–September 30, 1840\u003cbr\u003e 28. June 20, 1840–August 12, 1842\u003cbr\u003e 29. July 16, 1842–March 26, 1843\u003cbr\u003e 30. March 15, 1843–June 13, 1844\u003cbr\u003e 31. June 23, 1844–October 9, 1845\u003cbr\u003e 32. December 20, 1845–April 19, 1848\u003cbr\u003e 33. January 9, 1848–December 19, 1849\u003cbr\u003e 34. March 5, 1850–November 10, 1854\u003cbr\u003e 35. January 8, 1855–August 14, 1856\u003cbr\u003e 36. August 23, 1856–September 15, 1858\u003cbr\u003e 37. September 3, 1858–September 21, 1863\u003cbr\u003e 38. February 26, 1864–November 8, 1867\u003cbr\u003e 39. November 28, 1867–June 10, 1871\u003cbr\u003e 40. June 14, 1871–April 16, 1872.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: History of science [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on History of science\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22History%20of%20science%20%5BPDX%5D%22\"\u003ePDX\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46266186531096,"sku":"9781108074391","price":45.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781108074391i_c385ad89-8843-45d9-8fd4-01101aed9c3e.jpg?v=1696751501","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/samuel-f-b-morse-his-letters-and-journals-paperback-9781108074391","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}