The electric telegraph.
The young artist and his teacher.
Morse goes to Yale College.
His success in drawing.
With the painter West in London.
Morse's interest in invention.
Twelve years of bitter struggle.
The story of Morse and young Strothers.
Morse's scheme debated in congress.
Success at last.
TO THE PUPIL
1. What was the new problem?
2. Tell the story of Morse and the painter, Mr. West.
3. How was the idea of the telegraph suggested to Morse?
4. Give an account of Morse's trials and sufferings.
5. What honors were showered upon him?
6. Describe Morse. What do you admire in his character?
