Publisher's Synopsis
The Landing of the French Atlantic Cable at Duxbury, Massachusetts, July, 1869 is a historical book written by Alfred Mudge and Son. The book is a detailed account of the successful landing of the French Atlantic Cable at Duxbury, Massachusetts in July 1869. The cable was laid across the Atlantic Ocean by the French telegraph company and connected Europe with North America. The book provides a comprehensive description of the cable-laying process, the technology used, and the challenges faced during the operation. It also includes a detailed history of the development of telegraph communication and its impact on society. The Landing of the French Atlantic Cable at Duxbury, Massachusetts, July, 1869 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of telecommunication and the development of global communication networks.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.