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What's so special about Alexander Graham Bell?In this new, compelling book from author Lennie Abbott, find out more about Alexander Graham Bell...Alexander Graham Bell was an eminent scientist, inventor, engineer and innovator who is credited with inventing the first practical telephone.Bell's father, grandfather, and brother had all been associated with work on elocution and speech, and both his mother and wife were deaf, profoundly influencing Bell's life's work. His research on hearing and speech further led him to experiment with hearing devices which eventually culminated in Bell being awarded the first US patent for the telephone in 1876. In retrospect, Bell considered his most famous invention an intrusion on his real work as a scientist and refused to have a telephone in his study.Many other inventions marked Bell's later life, including groundbreaking work in optical telecommunications, hydrofoils and aeronautics. In 1888, Bell became one of the founding members of the National Geographic Society. He has been described as one of the most influential figures in human history.So, what seperates this book from the rest?A comprehensive narrative of Alexander Graham Bell, this book gives a full understanding of the subject.A brief guide of subject areas covered in "1847 Births - Alexander Graham Bell" include -- Alexander Graham Bell- Invention of the telephone- Elisha Gray and Alexander Bell telephone controversy- Canadian Parliamentary Motion on Alexander Graham Bell- The Telephone Cases- Beinn Bhreagh, Nova Scotia- Hydrofoil- Aerial Experiment Association- AEA Silver Dart- Volta Laboratory and Bureau- Alexander Graham Bell honors and tributesAnd much, much more...Find out more of this subject, it's intricacies and it's nuances. Discover more about it's importance. Develop a level of understanding required to comprehend this fascinating concept.Author Lennie Abbott has worked hard researching and compiling this fundamental work, and is proud to bring you "18