The Story of the Atlantic Cable
1903
The Story of the Atlantic Cable
1903
Engineering & Technology, History - Modern (1750+)
The Story of the Atlantic Cable, written by Sir Charles Bright and first published in 1903, provides a historical account of the efforts to establish telegraphic communication across the Atlantic Ocean. It details the evolution of electric telegraphy, the technological challenges faced, and the key figures involved, including Cyrus West Field and John Watkins Brett. This work is notable for its exploration of the engineering feats and struggles that led to the laying of the transatlantic cable, which revolutionized global communications.
