The introduction of electric telegraphy in Brazil (1852-1870)

Authors

  • Mauro Costa da Silva UFRJ
  • Ildeu de Castro Moreira UFRJ

Keywords:

telegraph, telegraphy, Capanema

Abstract

The invention of electric telegraphy and its expansion through the world were the highest scientific and technological accomplishments of the XIX century. This article presents and analyses the beginning of electric telegraphy in Brazil during the second empire, with focus on terrestrial lines constructed by the Telegraph Office, under direction of Guilherme Schüch de Capanema. It is shown the development of telegraphic lines during the first years and the effect of Paraguay‘s War over the extension of this lines.

Author Biographies

Mauro Costa da Silva, UFRJ

Programa de Pós-graduação em História das Ciências e das Técnicas e Epistemologia – UFRJ.

Ildeu de Castro Moreira, UFRJ

Programa de Pós-graduação em História das Ciências e das Técnicas e Epistemologia – UFRJ.

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Published

2007-07-17

How to Cite

Silva, M. C. da ., & Moreira, I. de C. (2007). The introduction of electric telegraphy in Brazil (1852-1870). Revista Da Sociedade Brasileira De História Da Ciência, 5(1), 47–62. Retrieved from https://rbhciencia.emnuvens.com.br/rsbhc/article/view/144

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 1 (2007)

Section

Artigos