Cyrus W. Field, His Life and Work [1819-1892] by Isabella Field Judson
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"Cyrus W. Field, His Life and Work [1819-1892]" by Isabella Field Judson is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the life of Cyrus W. Field, a key figure in the development of the transatlantic telegraph, and offers an intimate look into his family background, early struggles, and significant achievements throughout his life. This work not only details the personal and professional milestones of Field but also
reflects the societal and technological changes of his era. The opening of the narrative introduces Cyrus W. Field, starting with his birth and detailing his parentage, including a glimpse into the life of his father, David Dudley Field, who was a prominent congregational minister. It paints a vivid picture of Cyrus's childhood and upbringing in a Puritanical household in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, highlighting the morals and values instilled in him from an early age. As the reader progresses, they witness Field's early experiences that shaped his character and ambitions, ultimately leading him to seek his fortune in New York, where the story hints at the beginnings of his entrepreneurial journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Editor | Judson, Isabella Field, 1846- |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 12034716 |
| Title | Cyrus W. Field, His Life and Work [1819-1892] |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TK: Technology: Electrical, Electronics and Nuclear engineering |
| Subject | Inventors -- United States -- Biography |
| Subject | Field, Cyrus W. (Cyrus West), 1819-1892 |
| Subject | Cables, Submarine -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 43753 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-43753-8 |
| Release Date | Sep 16, 2013 |
| Last Update | Nov 27, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 750 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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