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To Wire the World: Perry M. Collins and the North Pacific Telegraph Expedition
To Wire the World Perry M Collins and the North Pacific Telegraph Expedition
Author: John B. Dwyer
In the 1850s, American entrepreneur Perry M. Collins envisioned a world connected by an overland telegraph line. Western Union shared his vision, and, with Russia and England willing to be partners in the venture, it seemed possible to complete the massive undertaking. This is the story of how Collins helped to deploy a "telegraph army" to Briti...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780275967550
ISBN-10: 0275967557
Publication Date: 10/30/2000
Pages: 200
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Publisher: Praeger
Book Type: Hardcover
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