Publisher's Synopsis
The Story Of The Telegraph: And A History Of The Great Atlantic Cable (1858) by Charles Frederick Briggs is a historical account of the development of the telegraph and the construction of the first transatlantic cable. The book chronicles the early experiments with telegraph technology, including the work of Samuel Morse and other inventors. It then delves into the political and economic factors that led to the decision to lay a cable across the Atlantic Ocean in the mid-19th century. The book describes the challenges faced by the engineers and workers who undertook this massive project, including the technical difficulties of laying a cable across such a vast distance and the physical dangers of working at sea. The book also explores the impact that the telegraph and the transatlantic cable had on communication, commerce, and global politics. Overall, The Story Of The Telegraph provides a fascinating look at a pivotal moment in the history of technology and its impact on the world.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.
