{"product_id":"codes-romaine-lowdermilk-9781025252599","title":"Codes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Codes\" by Arch E Giddings and Romaine H Lowdermilk is a captivating collection of short stories that delves into the intriguing world of telegraphers. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Los Angeles, California, these tales offer a unique glimpse into an era when rapid communication was a nascent art, driven by the rhythmic clatter of the telegraph key. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThrough these narratives, readers are transported to a time when lives and livelihoods hinged on the swift and accurate transmission of messages, often conveyed through intricate codes. The authors skillfully explore the daily lives, challenges, and human connections forged within this specialized profession. Each story unravels a facet of life for those who mastered the art of electric communication, painting a vivid picture of their work, their city, and the subtle yet powerful ways messages shaped their destinies. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis volume provides an authentic window into a distinct period of history and the fascinating interplay of technology, urban development, and personal drama. It celebrates the ingenuity and resilience of individuals who communicated across distances, bringing a vital piece of the past to life through timeless stories of human experience.\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Romaine Lowdermilk,Arch E. Giddings\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1025252594\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781025252599\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Anson Street Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/12\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 24\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.11lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.05d","brand":"Romaine Lowdermilk","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48217930629375,"sku":"9781025252599","price":13.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_d9cf3130-7cb8-4a3d-9fb6-8c6fa3b14f1d.jpg?v=1772000370","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/codes-romaine-lowdermilk-9781025252599","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}