Samuel Morey: The Edison Of His Day - Hardcover

by George Calvin Carter (Author)

""Samuel Morey: The Edison Of His Day"" is a biography written by George Calvin Carter about the life and achievements of Samuel Morey, an inventor and entrepreneur who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The book chronicles Morey's early years in New Hampshire, where he developed an interest in mechanics and engineering, and his subsequent move to Vermont, where he established himself as a successful inventor and businessman.Throughout the book, Carter highlights Morey's numerous contributions to the fields of steam power, transportation, and communication. Morey is credited with inventing the first steam-powered boat in the United States, as well as a number of other innovations that helped to transform the country's economy and transportation infrastructure. In addition, Morey was a pioneer in the development of telegraph systems, and his work on early forms of communication helped to lay the groundwork for the modern telecommunications industry.Carter's biography provides a detailed and engaging portrait of Morey's life and work, drawing on a wide range of primary sources to offer a comprehensive overview of his many achievements. The book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in the history of American technology and innovation, as well as those interested in the life and work of one of the country's most important inventors and entrepreneurs.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.