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Telegraphic Era and the Rise of Global Communication
A historical essay traces the march of invention from the compass to the electric telegraph, noting how faster long distance communication reshaped commerce and society. It credits Ampere and Wheatstone Cook for telegraph development, cites early U.S. lines, and argues for expanded networks and four or five line systems to improve speed and reduce costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tork
Arensee
Greeshow
Washington
Boward
Wien
Logis
Bate
Masie Antolgatte
Amerraut
United States
Kecell
London
Tn Desroos
Chinago
Andh
Bareell
Onderdok
Louis Philippe
Igner
New York Express
Trent
Sitdell
Ah van
Alanis
Woontinent
UN Tts
New World
Ampore
Cook and Wheatstone
England
Gotan
Lenny Post