Report of the Committee of the Chamber of Commerce of the State of New York On Pacific Ocean Telegraphs, in Connection With the Commerce of the the Chamber, March 2, 1871 Classic Reprint
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
- Softcover
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- Title
- Report of the Committee of the Chamber of Commerce of the State of New York On Pacific Ocean Telegraphs, in Connection With the Commerce of the the Chamber, March 2, 1871 Classic Reprint
- Author
- Samuel B. Ruggles
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- PAP
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1330523709
- ISBN 13
- 9781330523704
- Item weight
- 304 grams
A clear, early look at how telegraph power, business, and government connect
This nonfiction work surveys the state of the American telegraph network in the 1870s and weighs two major proposals to change who runs it. The discussion centers on costs, expansion, and national interests as the country uses the newest communications technology to tie global commerce together.
Presented to the Chamber of Commerce, the material blends practical data with thoughtful argument. It tracks the growth of the Western Union system, estimates rival networks, and compares private enterprise with government ownership. The result is a balanced primer on a pivotal moment in the history of communication and infrastructure.
What you’ll experience:
- A detailed portrait of the telegraph industry’s size, reach, and economic impact in the United States and beyond
- Plain explanations of policy proposals to nationalize or reform telegraph service
- Firsthand-style statistics and narrative that illuminate 19th‑century business decisions
- Context for how communication networks influence world commerce and public policy
Ideal for readers of business, technology, and history who want a grounded view of how the early telegraph shaped a nation and its global connections.
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