The Life Of James Francis Leonard: The First Practical Sound-Reader Of The Morse Alphabet (1909)

By John Wilson Townsend

Book Overview

The Life of James Francis Leonard: The First Practical Sound-Reader of the Morse Alphabet (1909) is a biographical work written by John Wilson Townsend. The book details the life of James Francis Leonard, who is credited with being the first person to develop a practical method for reading Morse code through sound. The book covers Leonard's early life and education, his work as a telegraph operator, and his development of his sound-reading method. The book also delves into Leonard's personal life, including his marriage and family, and his involvement in various organizations and causes. The Life of James Francis Leonard is a fascinating look at the life and achievements of a pioneering figure in the field of telecommunications.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165096560
• ISBN13: 9781165096565
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 238 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.3" x 11.0"