Includes bibliographical references (p. 225-227) and index.
Contents:
Great Eastern looms all glorious in the morning sky." Cyrus Field -- Newfoundland -- "How many months? : let's say how many years" -- Raising more capital -- The first cable -- "And lay the Atlantic cable in a heap" -- Lightning through deep waters -- "Here's the ship to lay your cable, Mr. Field" -- A new cable, a new attempt -- "The Great Eastern looms all glorious in the morning sky."
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