| Publication |
Great Britain, Heinemann Library, 2002.
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| Description |
48pGreen Spine
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| Series |
Great Inventions
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| Summary/Abstract |
Describes the various means of communication along with their history and relevance.
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| Contents |
Writing, 3500 BC
Maps, 2300 BC
Paper, AD 105
Book, 350
Printing press, 1454
Pencil, c. 1565
Semaphore, 1794
Machine-powered printing, 1811
Braille, 1827
Electric telegraph, 1837
Postal service, 1840
Fax machine, 1843
Typewriter, 1868
Telephone, 1876
Fountain pen, 1884
Photocopier, 1938
Communications satellite, 1960
Mobile phone, 1979
Email, 1982
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| Standard Number |
0431132453 Pb.
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