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Williams, Archibald
1871
1934
The Romance of Modern Invention
Containing Interesting Descriptions in Non-technical Language of Wireless Telegraphy, Liquid Air, Modern Artillery, Submarines, Dirigible Torpedoes, Solar Motors, Airships, &c. &c.
Wireless telegraphy -- High-speed telegraphy -- The telephone; wireless telephony -- The phonograph; the rotographophone; the telephonograph -- The telautograph -- Modern artillery; rifles; machine guns; heavy ordnance; explosives; in the gun factory -- Dirigible torpedoes -- Submarine boats -- Animated pictures -- The great Paris telescope -- Photographing the invisible; photography in the dark -- Solar motors -- Liquid air -- Horseless carriages -- High-speed railways -- Sea expresses -- Mechanical flight -- Type-setting by machinery -- Photography in colours -- Lighting.
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"The Romance of Modern Invention" by Archibald Williams is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book presents engaging, non-technical discussions about significant inventions and discoveries from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with a focus on technology like wireless telegraphy, submarines, and modern artillery. It aims to inspire young readers by illustrating the excitement and impact of contemporary scientific advancements. The opening of the book begins with a captivating account of the evolution of telegraphic communication, starting with a dramatic murder case in 1845 that showcased the power of the electric telegraph in crime detection. Williams then transitions to the groundbreaking achievements of Guglielmo Marconi, whose work in wireless telegraphy culminated in successfully transmitting signals across the Atlantic in 1901. He introduces concepts such as ether, wave motion, and the different methods of telegraphic communication, providing a foundation for understanding the technological improvements that followed. The initial chapters set a tone of enthusiasm and curiosity, aiming to draw young readers into the fascinating world of modern invention. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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