A Telegraphic Vocabulary: Adapted for the Line of Semaphoric Telegraphs from Liverpool to Holyhead (1845)

William Lord

A Telegraphic Vocabulary: Adapted for the Line of Semaphoric Telegraphs from Liverpool to Holyhead (1845)
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Published
24 September 2009
Pages
232
ISBN
9781120132659

A Telegraphic Vocabulary: Adapted for the Line of Semaphoric Telegraphs from Liverpool to Holyhead (1845)

William Lord

""A Telegraphic Vocabulary: Adapted For The Line Of Semaphoric Telegraphs From Liverpool To Holyhead"" is a book written by William Lord and published in 1845. The book is a comprehensive guide to the vocabulary and terminology used in the semaphoric telegraph system that was in use at the time. The system was used to send messages over long distances using a series of towers with movable arms that conveyed letters and numbers. The book provides a detailed explanation of the system and its components, as well as a complete list of the words and phrases used in telegraph communication. The vocabulary is organized alphabetically and includes common words and phrases used in everyday communication, as well as technical terms specific to the telegraph system. The book is an important historical document that provides insight into the early days of telegraph communication and the development of modern telecommunications.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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