William Howard Russell

The Atlantic Telegraph (1865) (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Written in 1865 by the war correspondent of the Times (London), William H. Russell, this book tells the story of the 1865 attempt to lay the Atlantic Cable from the Great Eastern, Brunel's mammoth ship converted to cable laying for the purpose. After relating the details of the failed attempts to lay the cable in 1857/58, the book describes and illustrates the expedition of 1865. While it, too, ended in failure, it showed that the ship was capable of completing the task, and the cable was successfully laid the following year.

---

Dieser Download kann aus rechtlichen Gründen nur mit Rechnungsadresse in A, B, BG, CY, CZ, D, DK, EW, E, FIN, F, GR, HR, H, IRL, I, LT, L, LR, M, NL, PL, P, R, S, SLO, SK ausgeliefert werden.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: OTB eBook publishing
• Seitenzahl: 139
• Erscheinungstermin: 11. Januar 2020
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9783965377981
• Artikelnr.: 58566191

Autorenporträt

William Howard Russell, known as Sir William Russell since his knighthood in 1895, was an Irish journalist and writer, born in Tallaght, Dublin on March 28, 1820, and he passed away on February 11, 1907. Regarded as one of the greatest war correspondents of his time, Russell gained prominence through his dispatches published in 'The Times' during the Crimean War. His vivid reporting and unwavering commitment to the truth often brought him into conflict with the British military establishment, but it made his work integral to the historical understanding of 19th-century conflicts. While he is primarily known for his journalistic achievements, his contributions to literature are also significant, one of which is 'The Atlantic Telegraph' (1865). This work details the pioneering attempts to lay the transatlantic telegraph cable, a subject encompassing adventure, technology, and the relentless pursuit of progress in the Victorian era. Russell's literary style combined factual reporting with a narrative flair, echoing the journalistic strengths that had made his wartime correspondence so impactful. His work reflects the ethos and advancements of the era, granting him a distinct place in the chronicles of historical and literary achievement. As a testament to his enduring legacy, Russell's pioneering role in journalism continues to be studied by scholars interested in the intersections of media, war, and history.