A Thread Across the Ocean: The Story of the Transatlantic Cable

The story of the transatlantic cable, a revolutionary invention that connected America to England and the rest of the world, is told by historian John Steele Gordon. From the early attempts to lay the cable to its eventual success, the story highlights the perseverance and determination of Cyrus Field and his team. The transatlantic cable had a profound impact on global communication, revolutionizing the way people connect and share information.