Description

""The Story of the Atlantic Telegraph"" is a historical account of the first successful transatlantic telegraph cable, written by Henry M. Field and originally published in 1892. The book details the efforts of Cyrus W. Field and his team to lay the cable across the Atlantic Ocean, including the numerous setbacks and challenges they faced. The book also delves into the technological advancements that made the project possible, as well as the political and financial support that was necessary to bring it to fruition. Field's writing is engaging and informative, providing readers with a fascinating glimpse into a pivotal moment in the history of communication. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of technology, communication, or transatlantic relations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.