Samuel F. B. Morse

His Letters and Journals

Author: Samuel Finley Breese Morse and Edward Lind Morse Series: Samuel F. B. Morse 2 Volume Set

First published in 1914, this two-volume collection, with commentary, illuminates the remarkable life of the telegraph inventor.

Published in 1914, this two-volume collection yields insights into the life of the artist and inventor Samuel Morse (1791–1872), who spent decades fighting to be recognised for his role in devising the electromagnetic telegraph. Volume 2 gives much personal background to the development of the telegraph.

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First published in 1914, this two-volume collection, with commentary, illuminates the remarkable life of the telegraph inventor.

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The 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.