The Hertzian Voice. A Story of Strange Adventure and Romance of Wireless Telegraphy (aka Phantom Wires)
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Title of Story
The Hertzian Voice. A Story of Strange Adventure and Romance of Wireless Telegraphy (aka Phantom Wires)
Attributed Author
Arthur, A. S.
Year For Sorting
1914
Story Summary
Environment of inventions. Inventor creates a camera that can transmit pictures wirelessly but can't get funding. Ends up dealing with broken wires on a ship and discussing wire-less communication. More of a spy drama surrounded by inventions but the epilogue has him working on simplifying his selenium cell so that portable picture transmission cameras can be built. (Selenium solar batteries were first built in 1883.)
