Sir Francis Ronalds: Father Of The Electric Telegraph
Father of the Electric Telegraph
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Sir Francis Ronalds: Father Of The Electric Telegraph
Father of the Electric Telegraph
About This Book
Telecommunication has undergone unprecedented change in recent times. Two hundred years ago, Sir Francis Ronalds foresaw its development and imagined a world of "electrical conversations". His subsequent creations, the most important of which include an early version of the telegraph, have had significant impact on modern living. Little recognized until now, his extraordinary legacy is brought to life through never-before published sources written by people close to the man himself.
In this book, details of Sir Francis's inventions — covering areas as diverse as electrical devices, weather forecasting, photography, art, mass production, and even fishing — are interwoven with personal and professional tales of achievement. Fresh light is shone on controversies and precedence in several important discoveries. Using both anecdotal and scientific evidence, it is written for those interested in the pursuit of science in the 19th century and the fascinating developments which have proved essential to the technological revolution of the 21st century.
Read more about Sir Francis Ronald's life on Physics Today.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Halftitle
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Preface
- Foreword
- About the Author
- Chapter 1 Introduction
- Chapter 2 Founded on Cheese
- Chapter 3 Scenes in the Story
- Chapter 4 Frank and His Family
- Chapter 5 A Life of Science
- Chapter 6 Electrical Science and Engineering 1810â19
- Chapter 7 Who Invented the Electric Telegraph?
- Chapter 8 The Grand Tour
- Chapter 9 A Sulphur Business Opportunity?
- Chapter 10 Perspective Tracing Instruments
- Chapter 11 Alexander Blair and the Carnac Megaliths
- Chapter 12 Science Exhibitions: A Glimpse into Ronaldsâ Mechanical Inventions 1824â41
- Chapter 13 Kew Observatory 1842â55 and Beyond
- Chapter 14 Atmospheric Electricity and Meteorology: Instruments and Observations
- Chapter 15 Photographic Recording Instruments for Meteorology and Geomagnetism
- Chapter 16 Last Years and Legacy
- Appendix Brief Biographies of Ronaldsâ Associates and Friends
- Bibliography
- Index