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- Recollections Of The United States Military Telegraph Corps During The Civil War

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""Lincoln In The Telegraph Office"" is a non-fiction book written by David Homer Bates, which offers a unique and insightful perspective on the United States Military Telegraph Corps during the Civil War. The book recounts the author's personal experiences as a telegraph operator during the war, and provides a detailed account of how the telegraph played a crucial role in the outcome of the conflict. The book explores the relationship between Abraham Lincoln and the telegraph operators, who served as his eyes and ears on the battlefield. It delves into the challenges faced by the telegraph operators, including the constant danger of being captured by the enemy, and the pressure of delivering important messages accurately and quickly. The author also provides a fascinating look at the technology of the time, including the Morse code and the telegraph machines used by the operators. He describes the training process for new operators, and the importance of maintaining communication lines throughout the war. Overall, ""Lincoln In The Telegraph Office"" is a compelling read for anyone interested in the history of the Civil War, the role of technology in warfare, or the personal experiences of those who served in the United States Military Telegraph Corps. It offers a unique perspective on one of the most important aspects of the war, and sheds new light on the challenges faced by those who helped to shape the course of American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781163422991
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 444
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x29 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 816 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 16. december 2024
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""Lincoln In The Telegraph Office"" is a non-fiction book written by David Homer Bates, which offers a unique and insightful perspective on the United States Military Telegraph Corps during the Civil War. The book recounts the author's personal experiences as a telegraph operator during the war, and provides a detailed account of how the telegraph played a crucial role in the outcome of the conflict. The book explores the relationship between Abraham Lincoln and the telegraph operators, who served as his eyes and ears on the battlefield. It delves into the challenges faced by the telegraph operators, including the constant danger of being captured by the enemy, and the pressure of delivering important messages accurately and quickly. The author also provides a fascinating look at the technology of the time, including the Morse code and the telegraph machines used by the operators. He describes the training process for new operators, and the importance of maintaining communication lines throughout the war. Overall, ""Lincoln In The Telegraph Office"" is a compelling read for anyone interested in the history of the Civil War, the role of technology in warfare, or the personal experiences of those who served in the United States Military Telegraph Corps. It offers a unique perspective on one of the most important aspects of the war, and sheds new light on the challenges faced by those who helped to shape the course of American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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