A review by sarabearian
The Victorian Internet: The Remarkable Story of the Telegraph and the Nineteenth Century's On-Line Pioneers by Tom Standage

I had no idea what I was getting into when I picked up this book, but it turned out to be a facinating look back at the telegraph, its operators, and how they changed the world. Standage's writing style is like a novel and he keeps the pace moving. I recommend all his books. -- Kelly H.--