Publication

1989 - Horsdal & Schubart, Ganges, BC, British Columbia

Language

English

Word Count

57,500 words, Guess

Page Count

230 pages

Identifiers

  • Open LibraryOL1796261M
  • ISBN-100920663079
  • OCLC Control Number24288940
  • Library of Congress Control Number89196916
  • LibraryThing4232430
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  • Goodreads4956908

Classifications

  • DDC384.1/0971
  • LCCHE7814 .N44 1989

Description

The story of the building of the Russian-American telegraph line in the 1860s, from Seattle, Washington through British Columbia, Russian America (Alaska) and Siberia, an early attempt to link East-West communications. Includes maps, photographs and references.

Subjects

Topics

HistoryTelegraphTelegraph -- Canada -- History.Telegraph -- Soviet Union -- History.Telegraph -- United States -- History.

Other Editions

  • Continental dash: the Russian-American telegraphHorsdal & Schubart1989-01-01

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