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A Thread Across the Ocean: The Heroic Story of the Transatlantic Cable by John Steele Gordon
"A Thread Across the Ocean - The Heroic Story of the Transatlantic Cable" written by John Steele Gordon - hardcover book published by Walker & Company in 2002 - 240 pages - book measures 5.25" x 8.5" - original price $26.00 - ISBN# 0-8027-1364-5 / 9780802713643
Condition: Good/Very Good - covers clean - binding solid - a few pages have a bent corner - pages clean - no torn or missing pages. - dust jacket has some creases and writing on the inside.
"Today, in a world in which news flashes around the globe in an instant, time lags are inconceivable. In the mid-nineteenth century, communication between the United States and Europe -- the center of world affairs -- was only as quick as the fastest ship could cross the Atlantic, making the United States isolated and vulnerable.
"But in 1866, the Old and New Worlds were united by the successful laying of a cable across the Atlantic. John Steele Gordon's book chronicles this extraordinary achievement -- the brainchild of American businessman Cyrus Field and one of the greatest engineering feats of the nineteenth century. An epic struggle, it required a decade of effort, numerous failed attempts, millions of dollars in capital, a near disaster at sea, the overcoming of seemingly insurmountable technological problems, and uncommon physical, financial, and intellectual courage. Bringing to life an overlooked story in the annals of technology, John Steele Gordon sheds fascinating new light on this American saga that literally changed the world."
Shipping weight: 18 ounces - book will be sent Media Mail
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(I've been doing book searches/mail order for over 45 years and have a very strict grading system. All items are sold AS IS - Every effort has been made to describe the item and its condition accurately. If you are in doubt about condition or need additional info PLEASE contact me BEFORE purchasing. Items are not returnable unless a shipping error has been made.)
Condition: Good/Very Good - covers clean - binding solid - a few pages have a bent corner - pages clean - no torn or missing pages. - dust jacket has some creases and writing on the inside.
"Today, in a world in which news flashes around the globe in an instant, time lags are inconceivable. In the mid-nineteenth century, communication between the United States and Europe -- the center of world affairs -- was only as quick as the fastest ship could cross the Atlantic, making the United States isolated and vulnerable.
"But in 1866, the Old and New Worlds were united by the successful laying of a cable across the Atlantic. John Steele Gordon's book chronicles this extraordinary achievement -- the brainchild of American businessman Cyrus Field and one of the greatest engineering feats of the nineteenth century. An epic struggle, it required a decade of effort, numerous failed attempts, millions of dollars in capital, a near disaster at sea, the overcoming of seemingly insurmountable technological problems, and uncommon physical, financial, and intellectual courage. Bringing to life an overlooked story in the annals of technology, John Steele Gordon sheds fascinating new light on this American saga that literally changed the world."
Shipping weight: 18 ounces - book will be sent Media Mail
Combine purchases and save on shipping (shipping cost is based on total package weight)
Insurance is NOT included in the shipping cost.
International shipping rates upon request.
(I've been doing book searches/mail order for over 45 years and have a very strict grading system. All items are sold AS IS - Every effort has been made to describe the item and its condition accurately. If you are in doubt about condition or need additional info PLEASE contact me BEFORE purchasing. Items are not returnable unless a shipping error has been made.)
