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Title: The Birth and Babyhood of the Telephone
Note: Reading ease score: 66.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "The Birth and Babyhood of the Telephone" by Thomas Augustus Watson is a personal account detailing the early development of the telephone, written in the early 20th century. As a memoir, it likely reflects on the late 19th century, particularly the years 1874 to 1880 when significant breakthroughs in telecommunication took place. The book is centered around Watson's experiences as Alexander Graham Bell's assistant, offering insights into the historical context and technical challenges faced during the inception of the telephone. In this memoir, Watson recounts his journey from a young apprentice in an electrical workshop to becoming an integral part of Bell's experiments that would lead to the invention of the telephone. The narrative features the trials and errors associated with early telephony, including the development of various telephonic devices and instruments. Watson provides a detailed description of their groundbreaking experiments, culminating in the momentous occasion when he heard Bell's voice for the first time through a wire, signifying the birth of the telephone. The book not only serves as a historical record but also highlights the enthusiasm and determination of the pioneers who laid the groundwork for modern communication. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Watson, Thomas Augustus, 1854-1934
EBook No.: 54506
Published: Apr 7, 2017
Downloads: 173
Language: English
Subject: Telephone -- History
LoCC: Technology: Electrical, Electronics and Nuclear engineering
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: The Birth and Babyhood of the Telephone
Note: Reading ease score: 66.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Birth and Babyhood of the Telephone" by Thomas Augustus Watson is a personal account detailing the early development of the telephone, written in the early 20th century. As a memoir, it likely reflects on the late 19th century, particularly the years 1874 to 1880 when significant breakthroughs in telecommunication took place. The book is centered around Watson's experiences as Alexander Graham Bell's assistant, offering insights into the historical context and technical challenges faced during the inception of the telephone. In this memoir, Watson recounts his journey from a young apprentice in an electrical workshop to becoming an integral part of Bell's experiments that would lead to the invention of the telephone. The narrative features the trials and errors associated with early telephony, including the development of various telephonic devices and instruments. Watson provides a detailed description of their groundbreaking experiments, culminating in the momentous occasion when he heard Bell's voice for the first time through a wire, signifying the birth of the telephone. The book not only serves as a historical record but also highlights the enthusiasm and determination of the pioneers who laid the groundwork for modern communication. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Watson, Thomas Augustus, 1854-1934
EBook No.: 54506
Published: Apr 7, 2017
Downloads: 173
Language: English
Subject: Telephone -- History
LoCC: Technology: Electrical, Electronics and Nuclear engineering
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.