The Cable
Gillian Cookson
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The Cable
Published
2012
Publisher
History Press Limited, The
Pages
168
ISBN-13
9780752487861
Description
Details the history of the construction of the Atlantic telegraphic cable from its inception in the 1840s to its completion in 1866.
A Thread Across the Ocean
History of the Atlantic telegraph
The First Transatlantic Cable
The Atlantic telegraph
History of the Atlantic Telegraph
Signal and Noise
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Cable?
This edition of The Cable has approximately 168 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The Cable?
For most readers, The Cable typically takes between 3h 30m and 2h 20m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 42,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 48m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 6 days • Estimated word count: 42,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The Cable?
The estimated word count for The Cable is approximately 42,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The Cable?
The Cable was written by Gillian Cookson.
When was The Cable published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2012. The original work may have been published on a different date.