14 OCTOBER 1893, Page 41

The Story of the Atlantic Telegraph. By H. M. Field.

(Gay and Bird.)—The story of the Atlantic cable has been told before, and there is nothing fresh in Mr. Field's account of the various cable- laying expeditions. It is well, however, to be reminded of these great achievements, for we seldom adequately honour the men who spend their lives, and generally their fortunes, in promoting a so-called chimera that eventually becomes a necessity of life.