Memoir of Surgeon-Major Sir William O'Shaughnessy Brooke: In Connection with the Early History of the Telegraph in India is a book written by M. Adams and published in 1889. The book is a biography of Sir William O'Shaughnessy Brooke, a surgeon-major who played a significant role in the development of telegraphy in India during the mid-19th century.The book provides a detailed account of Brooke's life and career, including his early years as a medical student in Edinburgh, his service as a surgeon in the East India Company, ...
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Memoir of Surgeon-Major Sir William O'Shaughnessy Brooke: In Connection with the Early History of the Telegraph in India is a book written by M. Adams and published in 1889. The book is a biography of Sir William O'Shaughnessy Brooke, a surgeon-major who played a significant role in the development of telegraphy in India during the mid-19th century.The book provides a detailed account of Brooke's life and career, including his early years as a medical student in Edinburgh, his service as a surgeon in the East India Company, and his pioneering work in the field of telegraphy. The author also explores Brooke's personal life, including his marriage and family, as well as his involvement in various social and political causes.Throughout the book, Adams provides a historical context for Brooke's work, examining the early history of telegraphy in India and the role that Brooke played in its development. The book includes numerous anecdotes and personal recollections from Brooke's colleagues and contemporaries, providing a rich and detailed portrait of a remarkable individual and his contributions to the field of telegraphy in India.Overall, Memoir of Surgeon-Major Sir William O'Shaughnessy Brooke: In Connection with the Early History of the Telegraph in India offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and work of a pioneering figure in the history of telegraphy, and provides valuable insights into the social and political context in which this technology was developed in India during the mid-19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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