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LoC No.: 20006879
Title: Opportunities in Engineering
Note: Reading ease score: 55.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Greg Bergquist and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Opportunities in Engineering" by Charles M. Horton is a career guide published in the early 20th century, specifically in 1920. The book discusses the various possibilities and prospects within the engineering profession, highlighting the significant role that engineers play in shaping modern society. It serves as an informative resource for young individuals interested in pursuing a career in engineering, offering insights into different branches of the field and the characteristics needed to succeed. Throughout the book, Horton elaborates on the multiple areas of engineering, including civil, mechanical, electrical, and mining, detailing the unique opportunities and challenges within each discipline. He emphasizes the importance of both theoretical knowledge and practical experience, advocating for a balance that can lead to successful careers. Horton shares anecdotes of individuals who have ascended from humble beginnings to prominent positions within the profession, underscoring the potential for advancement and the positive impact that engineers can have on the world. The author also addresses the personal qualities that contribute to a successful engineer, such as curiosity, creativity, and a dedication to lifelong learning, making a compelling case for the value and fulfillment to be found in the engineering profession. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Horton, Charles M. (Charles Marcus), 1879-
EBook No.: 24681
Published: Feb 24, 2008
Downloads: 360
Language: English
Subject: Engineers
Subject: Engineering
LoCC: Technology: Engineering and Civil engineering
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 20006879
Title: Opportunities in Engineering
Note: Reading ease score: 55.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Greg Bergquist and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Opportunities in Engineering" by Charles M. Horton is a career guide published in the early 20th century, specifically in 1920. The book discusses the various possibilities and prospects within the engineering profession, highlighting the significant role that engineers play in shaping modern society. It serves as an informative resource for young individuals interested in pursuing a career in engineering, offering insights into different branches of the field and the characteristics needed to succeed. Throughout the book, Horton elaborates on the multiple areas of engineering, including civil, mechanical, electrical, and mining, detailing the unique opportunities and challenges within each discipline. He emphasizes the importance of both theoretical knowledge and practical experience, advocating for a balance that can lead to successful careers. Horton shares anecdotes of individuals who have ascended from humble beginnings to prominent positions within the profession, underscoring the potential for advancement and the positive impact that engineers can have on the world. The author also addresses the personal qualities that contribute to a successful engineer, such as curiosity, creativity, and a dedication to lifelong learning, making a compelling case for the value and fulfillment to be found in the engineering profession. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Horton, Charles M. (Charles Marcus), 1879-
EBook No.: 24681
Published: Feb 24, 2008
Downloads: 360
Language: English
Subject: Engineers
Subject: Engineering
LoCC: Technology: Engineering and Civil engineering
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.