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Chapter II - Memoir of Fleeming Jenkin begins by tracing the origins of Fleeming Jenkin’s character through a childhood marked by instability, reflection, and nurturing influences. Born in 1833 in a modest coastguard station in Kent, his early years were shaped by frequent moves and separations due to his parents’ obligations. These transitions placed him under the care of relatives, exposing him to contrasting environments—his grandmother's hardship left a somber mark, while his Aunt Anna’s gentle…-
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Chapter II - Memoir of Fleeming Jenkin traces the momentum of several pivotal cable-laying missions that carried both technical gravity and the spirit of maritime exploration. On July 2, Jenkin notes that 28 miles of telegraph cable have been successfully coiled into the hold of the ELBA, marking a logistical milestone in their operation. With precision, he accounts for the ship’s draft and the remaining cable’s weight, underlining how each figure contributed to the calculated rhythm of progress. Just…
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Chapter I – For Greater Things opens with a striking image of Stanislaus Kostka, a seventeen-year-old nobleman, quietly slipping through the western gate of Vienna in August 1567. Though clothed in garments befitting his high birth, his steps are directed not toward a royal court or military glory, but toward Augsburg, where he hopes to follow a divine call. The contrast between his noble attire and his humble bread meal reveals a young man committed to shedding privilege in favor of a deeper purpose.…-
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Chapter I - The memoir of Fleeming Jenkin opens with a warm and vivid portrait of a man whose life was defined by both intellectual vigor and deep personal connection. His household in Edinburgh included three generations living closely together, creating a rich, interwoven family dynamic. Far from being a source of friction, these relationships thrived on mutual respect and affection. Figures like Mr. Austin and Captain Jenkin were not only respected elders but also active contributors to the family’s…
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Chapter I - The memoir of Fleeming Jenkin opens with a personal recollection by Sir William Thomson, who later became Lord Kelvin, describing his first encounter with Jenkin in 1859. Jenkin was introduced to Thomson through Lewis Gordon, already active in the emerging field of submarine telegraphy. At the time, Thomson was deeply engaged in testing undersea cables, and Jenkin had been recommended to observe the process due to his technical aptitude. Their meeting led to a professional relationship rooted…
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Chapter I - Memoir of Fleeming Jenkin begins with a detailed exploration of the Jenkin family’s rich historical roots in Kent, England, tracing their lineage back to the Tudor era. Their ancestry, extending through Welsh and Yorkshire branches, reveals a longstanding connection with civic responsibility and local leadership. William Jenkin, who served multiple times as Mayor of Folkestone, symbolizes the family’s influence, further demonstrated by their acquisition of Stowting Court—a manor that…
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Chapter I - Memoir of Fleeming Jenkin opens a window into the years between 1858 and 1873, tracing Jenkin’s vivid correspondence during his telegraphic expeditions. His early letters to Miss Austin, and later to his wife, reflect more than technical achievements—they pulse with personal conviction and warmth. Even while battling sea-sickness and shouldering intense workloads, Jenkin conveys an undiminished enthusiasm for both his mission and the world around him. Each letter reveals a man alive to the…
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Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins is a memoir and self-help book where the author shares his journey of overcoming extreme challenges, using mental toughness and resilience to defy physical and psychological limits.-
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A Promised Land by Barack Obama is a memoir that reflects on his early political career, presidential campaign, and first term in office, offering personal insights into his leadership, challenges, and vision for America.-
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