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He risked everything for a dream that could change the world-or destroy him. In the mid-19th century, most believed the Atlantic Ocean was an unconquerable barrier. But Cyrus Field, a paper magnate turned visionary, saw an opportunity to bridge continents with a single telegraph cable. For a decade, he pursued this impossible dream, facing down technological failures, financial ruin, and public ridicule with unyielding resolve. This book is the definitive story of the man who wired the world. It is a saga of ambition and betrayal, of triumphs celebrated by nations and crushing defeats that led to personal bankruptcy. Through his life, from the transatlantic cable to the Manhattan elevated railway and his ultimate downfall, we explore the price of genius and the enduring legacy of a man who, against all odds, made the world feel a little smaller.Approx.172 pages, 37000 word count

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Born and raised in a small town on the east coast of Scotland, the author brings a unique and refreshing voice to his writing. A late-in-life diagnosis of Asperger's Syndrome illuminated his lifelong journey, giving him a deeper understanding of the distinct way he sees the world. Describing himself as an optimist on a mission to entertain and inform, he aims to take the reader's imagination to its limits and deliver a truly unforgettable experience.

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