The Story of the Atlantic Telegraph by Henry M. Field
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| Author | Field, Henry M. (Henry Martyn), 1822-1907 |
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| Title | The Story of the Atlantic Telegraph |
| Note | Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Chris Curnow, Stephen H. Sentoff, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http: //www.archive.org) |
| Summary | "The Story of the Atlantic Telegraph" by Henry M. Field is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the ambitious project of laying a telegraph cable across the Atlantic Ocean, detailing the struggles and triumphs faced by its proponents, particularly focusing on Cyrus W. Field, the visionary behind the endeavor. The narrative serves as both a tribute to the spirit of innovation and perseverance, as well as an exploration of the scientific and engineering feats accomplished during this pivotal period in communication history. The opening of the book sets the stage by recalling the historical context of transatlantic communication, starting with Columbus's voyages, and contrasts the challenges he faced to those encountered by Field and his contemporaries as they sought to realize the dream of instant communication between continents. It introduces the key players involved in the project and foreshadows the incredible challenges that lie ahead as they work to overcome public skepticism, financial obstacles, and the vast natural barrier of the Atlantic Ocean itself. The tone is both reflective and inspiring, establishing the historical significance and the sheer audacity of attempting such a monumental feat. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TK: Technology: Electrical, Electronics and Nuclear engineering |
| Subject | Transatlantic cables |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 34765 |
| Release Date | Dec 27, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 79 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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