Thompson's biographical sketch of Philipp Reis, the inventor of the telephone, provides a fascinating look at the life and work of this pioneering scientist. With translations of Reis's original papers and contemporary publications on his work, this volume is an indispensable resource for historians of science and technology, as well as anyone interested in the history of telecommunications.

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