History of Codes and Ciphers in the U S During World War 1 (Cryptographic Series, #21)

Wayne G. Barker (edited)

ISBN 10: 089412031X / ISBN 13: 9780894120312

Published by Aegean Park Press June 1979, Laguna Hills, California, 1979

About this Item

-encOriginally 'this book. was prepared (written) in 1946 by the Historical Section of the (then) Army Security Agency'. First published for public consumption in 1979 in both paperback and paperback. Quarto. {8 & 1/2' x 11'} Blue slick paper covered boards with black lettering. Sunned spine. Moderate soiling at edges and seams. Tanning to end pages. 263 pages.

Seller Inventory # 256432

Bibliographic Details

• Title: History of Codes and Ciphers in the U S During World War 1 (Cryptographic Series, #21)
• Publisher: Aegean Park Press June 1979, Laguna Hills, California
• Publication Date: 1979
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 089412031X
• ISBN 13: 9780894120312
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Trade.
• Printing: First Trade
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket As Issued
• Seller catalogs:
  • Science/Nature

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Synopsis

This historical book, written by historians of the Army Security Agency, covers the renaissance period of American cryptography. Text includes photo-reproductions of many American military codes used during World War I, instructions for their use, cryptographic reports, etc., and the solution of a previously unsolved historical problem, as well as the reconstruction of a code used by President Woodrow Wilson for his personal correspondence. The book discusses in some depth the founding of the Cipher Bureau (MI-8). This secret organization, founded by Herbert O. Yardley, later became known as the American Black Chamber. Text includes an index.