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Age of Invention: The Beacons are Lit!

Or, Why wasn’t the Telegraph Invented Earlier?

A wonderful deep-dive into optical telegraphy through the ages.

A Wire Across the Ocean | American Scientist

Ainissa Ramirez recounts the story of the transatlantic telegraph cable, the Apollo project of its day.

The New York Herald, August 7, 1865

A transatlantic cable, hurrah!

How To Write Telegrams Properly by Nelson E. Ross

A delightful and informative booklet from 1928.