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    The History of Telecommunications
    The History of Telecommunications
    The History of Telecommunications
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    The History of Telecommunications

    By Chris Oxlade

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    Do you know that 200 years ago, the only way that one person could send a message to another person was by letter or messenger? It’s hard to imagine now, with our smartphones and computers at our fingertips. From the invention of the telegraph in the 1830s all the way through to the wearable technology of the present day, this book charts the incredible history of telecommunications.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherCapstone Young Readers
    Release dateMay 1, 2019
    ISBN9781484655573
    The History of Telecommunications
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    Chris Oxlade

    Chris Oxlade is an experienced author of educational books for children. He has written more than two hundred books on science, technology, sports, and hobbies, including many activity and project books. He lives in England.

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