The telephone : a lecture entitled Researches in electric telephony by Bell
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| Author | Bell, Alexander Graham, 1847-1922 |
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| Editor | Bolton, Frank, 1830-1887 |
| Editor | Langdon, William Edward, 1832-1905 |
| LoC No. | 94168529 |
| Title | The telephone : a lecture entitled Researches in electric telephony |
| Note | Reading ease score: 58.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The telephone: a lecture entitled Researches in electric telephony" by Alexander Graham Bell is a scientific publication delivered in the late 19th century. The book contains an account of Bell's experiments and discoveries related to electric telephony, focusing particularly on the principles and mechanisms behind sound production through electrical means. It reflects a period of significant scientific advancement and innovation in telecommunications. In this lecture, Bell discusses his extensive research into the mechanics of sound and speech, building on previous studies including those by his father and other scientists. He explains the various types of electrical currents that can produce sound and details his development of the telephone, including the use of tuning-forks and the invention of apparatus that captures and conveys articulate speech electrically. Bell recounts the experimental process that led to the first successful transmission of vocal sounds over a distance, highlighting both his successes and the challenges faced in perfecting the technology that would ultimately revolutionize communication. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TK: Technology: Electrical, Electronics and Nuclear engineering |
| Subject | Telephone |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 55787 |
| Release Date | Oct 21, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 47 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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