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The Atlantic Telegraph (1865)

By Sir William Howard Russell
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Engineering & TechnologyHistory - Modern (1750+)

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The work combines a concise history of electrical telegraphy with a detailed, eyewitness chronicle of a transoceanic cable expedition. It traces manufacture and insulation of conducting wire, shipboard stowage and paying-out machinery, shore landings and shore-station preparations, and the techniques used to grapple, splice, buoy, and recover damaged cable. The narrative highlights the seamanship, engineering improvisation, and logistical coordination required at sea and along coasts, and emphasizes practical perseverance, recurring technical setbacks, and the translation of scientific experiment into large-scale maritime application.

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Sir William Howard Russell

Sir William Howard Russell was a prominent British journalist and war correspondent, known for his detailed reporting during the Crimean War. His firsthand accounts and observations provided a vivid portrayal of military life and the conditions faced by soldiers. Russell's notable works include "My Diary: North and South," which chronicles his experiences during the American Civil War, and "Hesperothen; Notes from the West," documenting his travels in the United States and Canada. His writings are significant for their insightful commentary on social and political issues of his time, contributing to the understanding of 19th-century conflicts and cultures.

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