The story of the telegraph

London: G. Routeledge & Sons, 1885. Good+/-No Jacket. First English-Language Edition. Ex-Library. 12mo - (115 x 170 mm). A scarce English-language translation of Ternan'ts comprehensive work of 1881. [2], vi-xiv, 289pp., 196 b/w illustrations.Covers the history of telegraphy, including optical, pneumatic, and coustic telegraphy, with an in-depth description of electric telegraphy. Detailed coverage of submarine cables, their construction, disposition and operations, plus numerous other applications including military. Quarter dark red morrocco, red cloth, with gilt titles and the name of a library on the fc; a donation bookplate from the publisher on the fep. Small library stamps on the half-title and title pages, no other library markings. Sterling & Shiers 6-068.