The History of the Telephone

Herbert Newton Casson

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English

Anson Street Press
28 March 2025

Industry & industrial studies; History of engineering & technology; Communications engineering & telecommunications

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Delve into the fascinating origins of a revolutionary technology with ""The History of the Telephone"" by Herbert N. Casson. This meticulously prepared edition offers a comprehensive account of the telephone's invention and its profound impact on communication. Explore the early days of telephony, tracing the development of this groundbreaking invention from its inception to its widespread adoption.

A seminal work on the history of technology, this book examines the key figures, including Alexander Graham Bell, and the innovations that shaped the modern world. Discover the technical challenges, the business strategies, and the societal changes that accompanied the rise of the telephone. Whether you're interested in communication technology, the history of invention, or the evolution of telecommunications, this book provides a detailed and insightful look at a device that transformed how we connect. A valuable resource for understanding the technological landscape, ""The History of the Telephone"" remains a timeless exploration of ingenuity and progress.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

By: Herbert Newton Casson
Imprint: Anson Street Press
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 340g
ISBN: 9781022952959
ISBN 10: 1022952951
Pages: 116
Publication Date: 28 March 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active