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Guglielmo Marconi Guglielmo Marconi
Guglielmo Marconi- Lively account of Marconi's life, with a focus on the first wireless message across the Atlantic. From the First Electronic Church of America. ...
Bell did not invent telephone, US rules Bell did not invent telephone, US rules
Bell did not invent telephone, US rules- The Guardian story by Rory Carroll, based on a story in the newspaper La Repubblica. ...
Samuel F. B. Morse Papers at the Library of Congress Samuel F. B. Morse Papers at the Library of Congress
Samuel F. B. Morse Papers at the Library of Congress- Images of highlights from this large collection, family tree, life chronology, and articles about the invention of the telegraph and Morse's efforts in the arts, poli ...
Signature of the Father Signature of the Father
Signature of the Father- Gives a detailed account of the last telegraph message sent by Samuel Morse during a tribute in his honor in New York City, June 10, 1871. ...
The Life of Samuel F. B. Morse The Life of Samuel F. B. Morse
The Life of Samuel F. B. Morse- Facsimile of Samuel Irenæus Prime's 1875 book. ...
William Murdock William Murdock
William Murdock- Biography with portrait and related links . From Spartacus Educational . ...
Modern Practice of the Electric Telegraph Modern Practice of the Electric Telegraph
Modern Practice of the Electric Telegraph- Full text of Pope's book published in 1871. ...
Frank Pope Frank Pope
Frank Pope- Substantive biography of this 19th century telegraph and electrical engineer. One time business partner of Thomas Edison. ...
Project Gutenberg: The Life of Thomas Telford by Smiles Project Gutenberg: The Life of Thomas Telford by Smiles
Project Gutenberg: The Life of Thomas Telford by Smiles- Online text describes the history of road building and masonry in early Scotland and England. Features biographical information about road-maker John Metcalf and s ...
Wikipedia: Thomas Telford Wikipedia: Thomas Telford
Wikipedia: Thomas Telford- Biography, portrait, works, related links, and bibliography. ...
The Trevithick Society The Trevithick Society
The Trevithick Society- Encourages interest in Cornish industrial archaeology through lectures, outings and other meetings and by publishing the results of individual research through its regular and occasional publicati ...
Trevithick, Richard Trevithick, Richard
Trevithick, Richard- Describes the inventor's successes and failures in applying practical uses for a steam powered engine. ...
James Watt - 1736 - 1819 James Watt - 1736 - 1819
James Watt - 1736 - 1819- Biography with photographs, diagrams and animations of his double acting engine. [English, Italian] ...
James Watt: Dynamic Power for Living James Watt: Dynamic Power for Living
James Watt: Dynamic Power for Living- An article for the Deep Cove Crier by the Reverend Ed Hird . ...
Lives of Boulton and Watt Lives of Boulton and Watt
Lives of Boulton and Watt- Facsimile of Samuel Smiles 1865 book which also includes a history of the invention and introduction of the steam engine. ...
The Westinghouse World The Westinghouse World
The Westinghouse World- Illustrated article on the companies, the people, and the places. ...
Norman Bethune (1890-1939) Norman Bethune (1890-1939)
Norman Bethune (1890-1939)- Few tabulated notes on his life and work. ...
Bethune Memorial House National Historic Site of Canada Bethune Memorial House National Historic Site of Canada
Bethune Memorial House National Historic Site of Canada- Detailed biography of Norman Bethune, including several historic photographies. ...
CM Magazine: Norman Bethune: A Life of Passionate Conviction. (The Quest Library, 1). CM Magazine: Norman Bethune: A Life of Passionate Conviction. (The Quest Library, 1).
CM Magazine: Norman Bethune: A Life of Passionate Conviction. (The Quest Library, 1).- Review of this book by John Wilson, published in 1999. ...
CM Magazine: The Mind of Norman Bethune CM Magazine: The Mind of Norman Bethune
CM Magazine: The Mind of Norman Bethune- Review of this book by Roderick Stewart, published in 2002. ...
Cool Canada: Norman Bethune (1890-1939) Cool Canada: Norman Bethune (1890-1939)
Cool Canada: Norman Bethune (1890-1939)- A short biography of this Chinese hero, born in Canada. Includes a photo and a self-portrait. ...
Wikipedia: Hippocrates Wikipedia: Hippocrates
Wikipedia: Hippocrates- The writings and works of the father of medicine. ...
Hippocrates - Works Hippocrates - Works
Hippocrates - Works- Early writings by the ancient physician, translated by Francis Adams. Part of the University of Adelaide Library Electronic Texts Collection ...
Witchcraft Documents [15th Century] Witchcraft Documents [15th Century]
Witchcraft Documents [15th Century]- Primary documents on witches and witchcraft from the Medieval Sourcebook. ...
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Hippocrates Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Hippocrates
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Hippocrates- Article by Michael Boylan on this key figure in ancient medicine and later writers within the Hippocratic tradition. Includes brief biographical information. ...
Wikipedia: Giambattista della Porta Wikipedia: Giambattista della Porta
Wikipedia: Giambattista della Porta- Biography, works, references and further reading. ...
Giambattista della Porta Giambattista della Porta
Giambattista della Porta- Biography, portrait and references. ...
The Haymarket Massacre Archive The Haymarket Massacre Archive
The Haymarket Massacre Archive- A mix of links, historic documents, and original essays on the events and the people involved. Includes image gallery and bibliography. ...
Haymarket Monument Haymarket Monument
Haymarket Monument- The massacre, the martyrs and the monument. ...
Address of August Spies Address of August Spies
Address of August Spies- Statement in court prior to being sentenced to hang for his role in the alleged Haymarket Conspiracy. ...
Slave Badges Slave Badges
Slave Badges- Preview of and supplement to the book, Slave Badges and the Slave-Hire System in Charleston, 1783-1865. ...
American Slavery - A Composite Autobiography American Slavery - A Composite Autobiography
American Slavery - A Composite Autobiography- The authoritative collection of WPA slave narratives. ...
Antislavery Literature Project Antislavery Literature Project
Antislavery Literature Project- Digitized texts and resources on antislavery literature of all kinds, from the U.S. and other countries, reflecting impact of antislavery writing on development of U.S. society. ...
Black Seminole Slave Rebellion: Toolkit of facts Black Seminole Slave Rebellion: Toolkit of facts
Black Seminole Slave Rebellion: Toolkit of facts- Guide to facts, primary and secondary sources on the slave rebellion led by Black Seminoles in Florida from 1835-1838, documenting claim it was the largest slave revolt i ...
Dred Scott v. Sandford Dred Scott v. Sandford
Dred Scott v. Sandford- Contains the text of the Supreme Court case and primary source materials from the online collections of the Library of Congress. ...
Fortune's Story Fortune's Story
Fortune's Story- The story of Fortune was an African American man enslaved in a Connecticut farming community, in Waterbury, includes curriculum materials and student activities. ...
In Motion: The African-American Migration Experience In Motion: The African-American Migration Experience
In Motion: The African-American Migration Experience- Resource for scholars and general audiences offering historical narratives, 8,300 illustrations and more than 60 maps, with three detailed sections on U.S. slavery. ...
North American Slave Narratives North American Slave Narratives
North American Slave Narratives- Collection of all narratives of fugitive and former slaves published in English up to 1920 and many related biographies, from University of North Carolina's Documenting the American South ...
Slavery - The Peculiar Institution Slavery - The Peculiar Institution
Slavery - The Peculiar Institution- Exhibit that explores the methods used by Africans and their American-born descendants to resist enslavement, as well as to demand emancipation and full participation in American socie ...
Slavery in the North Slavery in the North
Slavery in the North- Douglas Harper describes the growth, end, and consequences of slaveholding in the Northern colonies of what became the United States. ...
Slavery in the United States Slavery in the United States
Slavery in the United States- Jenny B. Wahl of Carleton College describes the spread of slaveholding, its legal, social, and economic underpinnings, with graphs and tables of statistics. ...
Voices from the Days of Slavery, Audio Interviews Voices from the Days of Slavery, Audio Interviews
Voices from the Days of Slavery, Audio Interviews- Sound recordings of former slaves describing their lives, from the Library of Congress. ...
Death or Liberty: Gabriel, Nat Turner and John Brown Death or Liberty: Gabriel, Nat Turner and John Brown
Death or Liberty: Gabriel, Nat Turner and John Brown- Exploration of three 19th-century events in Virginia that focused America's attention on slavery: Gabriel's Conspiracy, Nat Turner's Rebellion, and John Brown's Raid ...
The Dred Scott Case The Dred Scott Case
The Dred Scott Case- The disposition of the case, and its infamous ruling, contributed to the tensions leading to the Civil War. ...
Heinrich Kramer and James Sprenger: Malleus Maleficarum Heinrich Kramer and James Sprenger: Malleus Maleficarum
Heinrich Kramer and James Sprenger: Malleus Maleficarum- Original text, provided by the Hanover Historical Texts Project; Hanover College. ...
Jean Bodin: De la Demonomanie des Sorciers Jean Bodin: De la Demonomanie des Sorciers
Jean Bodin: De la Demonomanie des Sorciers- Translation of the original text provided by the Hanover Historical Texts Project; Hanover College. ...
The Witch Persecution at Trier The Witch Persecution at Trier
The Witch Persecution at Trier- Original text, provided by the Hanover Historical Texts Project; Hanover College. ...
The Witch Persecution at Bonn The Witch Persecution at Bonn
The Witch Persecution at Bonn- Original text, provided by the Hanover Historical Texts Project; Hanover College. ...
The Witch Persecution at Bamberg The Witch Persecution at Bamberg
The Witch Persecution at Bamberg- Original text, provided by the Hanover Historical Texts Project; Hanover College. ...
The Witch Persecution at Wurzburg The Witch Persecution at Wurzburg
The Witch Persecution at Wurzburg- Original text, provided by the Hanover Historical Texts Project; Hanover College. ...

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