Bøger af William F. Cn Channing

The invention of the fire-alarm telegraph revolutionized fire-fighting in America, and this lecture by William F. Channing provides a detailed account of this groundbreaking technology. From the first experimental telegraph lines to the establishment of fire-alarm systems in major cities, this book offers a fascinating look at a little-known chapter in American history.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.