Philipp Reis

Philipp Reis: Inventor of the Telephone by Silvanus P. Thompson is a biographical sketch of the life and work of Philipp Reis the inventor of the telephone. The book explores Reis's early life education influences experimental research challenges and the evolution of his telephone apparatus. It discusses the recognition and legacy of Reis's invention highlighting his ingenuity and perseverance. The narrative compares Reis's transmitters to modern inventions and emphasizes the principle of variable contact in telephone operation. The book also delves into the work of inventors Reis and Bell in telephony providing a comprehensive discussion on telephony inventions and their historical context.