The Scandalous Internet of the 1800s
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The Birth of the Telegraph
This chapter examines the emergence of electromagnetism and the single-wire telegraph in the 1830s, focusing on Samuel Morse's journey to gain public acceptance and funding for his groundbreaking technology. It highlights societal attitudes toward innovation and the transformative impact of the telegraph on communication and commerce in the 1800s.
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