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A Saga of the Seas; the Story of Cyrus W. Field and the Laying of the First Atlantic Cable

AUTHOR McDonald, Philip Bayaud
PUBLISHER Hutson Street Press (05/22/2025)
PRODUCT TYPE Paperback (Paperback)

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Embark on a thrilling journey through the annals of technological innovation with "A Saga of the Seas," the captivating story of Cyrus W. Field and the monumental laying of the first Atlantic cable. Penned by Philip Bayaud McDonald, this historical account vividly portrays the relentless determination and ingenuity required to bridge continents through underwater communication.

Discover the challenges, setbacks, and ultimate triumph of Field and his team as they navigate treacherous waters and overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles. More than just a tale of engineering prowess, this book offers insight into the transformative power of communication and its impact on global relations in the 19th century. "A Saga of the Seas" is a testament to human ambition and a celebration of groundbreaking achievement that continues to resonate today.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.


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ISBN-13: 9781024183924
ISBN-10: 1024183920
Binding: Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 326
Carton Quantity: 24
Product Dimensions: 6.14 x 0.68 x 9.21 inches
Weight: 1.01 pound(s)
Country of Origin: US
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Unassigned | United States - 19th Century
Unassigned | History
Unassigned | Historical
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Embark on a thrilling journey through the annals of technological innovation with "A Saga of the Seas," the captivating story of Cyrus W. Field and the monumental laying of the first Atlantic cable. Penned by Philip Bayaud McDonald, this historical account vividly portrays the relentless determination and ingenuity required to bridge continents through underwater communication.

Discover the challenges, setbacks, and ultimate triumph of Field and his team as they navigate treacherous waters and overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles. More than just a tale of engineering prowess, this book offers insight into the transformative power of communication and its impact on global relations in the 19th century. "A Saga of the Seas" is a testament to human ambition and a celebration of groundbreaking achievement that continues to resonate today.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.


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