Ralph Douglas Clark – Atlantic Telegraph Cable Operator

Download or read book Ralph Douglas Clark – Atlantic Telegraph Cable Operator written by Peter Béla Clark and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2021-03-16 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This heart-felt narrative, profusely illustrated with historical images and detailed captions, chronicles highlights in the life of Ralph Douglas Clark whose career as an Atlantic telegraph cable operator began in the tiny Nova Scotia seaport of Canso taking him to Panama, Ottawa, the Western Front in 1916, Halifax, Miami and Montreal. Drawing on the childhood recollections of his brother Mowbray, Doug Clark's "memory box", and data from notable historians, the author provides a vital addition to the library of anyone interested in a rural, seaside childhood, military history, and telecommunications.