No new sources, but a good account of Samuel Morse's momentous decision between art and technology.
Read about Samuel F. B. Morse's transition from an aspiring artist to the inventor of the telegraph. The article explores Morse's struggle with his art career and his ultimate shift to groundbreaking technology.
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Jilted: Samuel F. B. Morse at Art’s End - Panorama

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