Circuits in the Sea. The men, the ships and the Atlantic cable
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- Author(s) Hearn, Chester G
- Publication type Monograph
- Year published 2004
- Pages 280pp; illus
- Publisher Praeger
- Place Published Westport CT
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- Name British Library
- City London
- County Greater London
- Country England
- Postcode NW1 2DB
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Notes:
Provides a narrative of the laying of the first Atlantic telegraph cable both from a US and British perspective. Much about the challenge of manufacturing an effective cable. Focuses on manufacturing and laying the cable. Also Gutta Percha Co