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    Samuel Morse and the Telegraph
    Samuel Morse and the Telegraph
    Samuel Morse and the Telegraph
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    Samuel Morse and the Telegraph

    By Rod Whigham, Charles Barnett III, Keith Williams and David Seidman

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    In this compelling graphic novel, follow the amazing life of Samuel Morse, who developed a working telegraph in 1844 and changed the way people communicated. With comic book-style illustrations and engaging, easy-to-read text, this biography will inspire, entertain, and inform young readers about an individual who made a significant contribution to society. An additional information section provides key facts and further understanding, making this graphic novel a must-have in any home, classroom, or library.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherCapstone Young Readers
    Release dateJul 1, 2021
    ISBN9781666310160

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      As usual, the graphic history books add a humorous tone to history, but due to my previous encounters with graphic history, I'm somewhat doubtful about the truthfulness of its story.Still, a good, fun, short look at the telegraph's invention and life.

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