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TARRANT, D. R. Atlantic Sentinel : Newfoundland's Role in Transatlantic Cable Communications. signed by the author
Flanker Press, St. John's, NF, 1999, ISBN:1894463005
TARRANT, D. R. Atlantic Sentinel: Newfoundland's Role in Transatlantic Cable Communications. St. John's Newfoundland: Flanker Press, 1999. Pp 159. Illustrated with photos, maps, and drawings to text. 8vo, illustrated card covers. Because of Newfoundland’s location in relation to Europe the island played a significant role in transatlantic communications. Donald Tarrant a professional engineer presents a fascinating account of the history of this monumental project. He examines social and political factors that spearheaded the scheme, the role of the major players involved, the local communities that housed cable stations, and the practical details of the creation anduse of the technology that in the end ensured the successful out come of t his undertaking. Names of communities, cable ships, and different commercial telegraph companies involved in the project are all here. Vg. Signed by the author. 15.00
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TARRANT, D. R. MARCONI, Guglielmo Marconi's Miracle : The Wireless Bridging of the Atlantic
Flanker Press, St. John's, NF, 2001, ISBN:1894463137
TARRANT, D. R. Marconi's Miracle : The Wireless Bridging of the Atlantic . St. John's, NF: Flanker Press, 2001. Pp. [1]-109,(3). Illustrated. 8vo, illustrated grey card covered boards. "On December 12, 1901, from Signal Hill,St. John's, Newfoundland, Guglielmo Marconi received the first transatlant ic radio signal. This is the story of that remarkable event." - from the rear cover. Vg. 20.00
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