Memoir of Fleeming Jenkin

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The book explores the life and contributions of Henry Charles Fleeming Jenkin, a multifaceted figure in the 19th century known for his work in engineering, electricity, and the arts. It highlights his role as a professor, inventor of telpherage, and his involvement in the early days of telegraphy, particularly during the 1855 mission to retrieve a sunken cable in the Mediterranean. This narrative intertwines with the era's technological advancements and the influence of contemporaries like Robert Louis Stevenson, providing a rich historical context.