One of the most interesting books I read was mentioned here on HN early this year: A Thread Across the Ocean http://www.amazon.com/Thread-Across-Ocean-Heroic-T

One of the most interesting books I read was mentioned here on HN early this year: A Thread Across the Ocean http://www.amazon.com/Thread-Across-Ocean-Heroic-Transatlantic/dp/0060524464 http://www.amazon.com/Thread-Across-Ocean-Heroic-Transatlant... It covers the beginnings of one of the most important historical legs that most of our amazing technology rests on.