"Samuel F. B. Morse, His Letters and Journals" by Samuel Finley Breese Morse is a historical exploration into the life of Samuel Morse, mainly showcased through his personal letters and journal entries that capture his journey to invent the telegraph. The story recounts Morse's return to America in 1832 and the spark of inspiration that struck him during a ship voyage, igniting his ambition to transmit messages through electricity; it details the hardships and doubts he faced as he pursued his revolutionary idea, highlighting his unwavering spirit in the face of financial troubles and resistance.
Samuel F. B. Morse, His Letters and Journals In Two Volumes, Volume II
By Samuel Finley Breese Morse
Witness one man's relentless pursuit of innovation as he battles doubt and adversity to bring his electrifying vision to life.
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About the AuthorSamuel Finley Breese Morse was an American inventor and painter. After establishing his reputation as a portrait painter, Morse, in his middle age, contributed to the invention of a single-wire telegraph system based on European telegraphs. He was a co-developer of Morse code in 1837 and helped to develop the commercial use of telegraphy.
Samuel Finley Breese Morse was an American inventor and painter. After establishing his reputation as a portrait painter, Morse, in his middle age, contributed to the invention of a single-wire telegraph system based on European telegraphs. He was a co-developer of Morse code in 1837 and helped to develop the commercial use of telegraphy.
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