Description of the American Electro Magnetic Telegraph: Now in Operation Between the Cities of Washington and Baltimore. Illustrated by Fourteen Wood

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Alfred Vail's Description of the American Electro Magnetic Telegraph is a pioneering work of scientific literature that provides a detailed account of the revolutionary new communication technology that transformed the world in the mid-19th century. Vail's clear prose and detailed illustrations make this book a joy to read for anyone interested in the history of technology and communications.