Inventions Of The Early 19th Century

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INVENTIONS OF THE EARLY NINETEENTH CENTURY

The art of inventing has been around since remedies have been needed
and solutions have been required to make our lives easier and more
enjoyable. From the time our forefathers colonized the shores of a new
land, up till the time of the modern day super-conductor: people have
created devices and made discoveries on our behalf to make life easier for
everyone.

Before the early nineteenth century communications were inadequate. The
limitations of our hearing meant that distant events were known long after
they had occurred. Systems of communication existed which were quicker then
the speed of a messenger - smoke signals, fires lit on hills, signalling
flags. But these methods could only be used for communicating in code with
pre-established sayings rather than out-right communication. These methods
also required ...

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learn. What he lacked was: knowledge of recent scientific developments,
adequate funds, mechanical ability, and political influence. Like all
successful inventors of the nineteenth century, Morse exploited his
strengths and worked on his weaknesses.

Morse used Professor Leonard D. Gale's suggestions of improving both
his battery and electromagnet by following the suggestions of Joseph Henry.
Together they incorporated Henry's suggestions and stepped up the distance
they could send messages from fifty feet to ten miles. This invention, no
less important than the telegraph itself, was the so- called relay system,
widely used today for automatic controls and adjustments. Morse ...

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