Project Gutenberg 2008-02-24 Public domain in the USA. 322 Horton, Charles M. (Charles Marcus) 1879 Horton, Marcus 20006879 Opportunities in Engineering E-text prepared by Greg Bergquist and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "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.) en Engineers Engineering TA Text Technology Engineering Browsing: Computers & Technology Browsing: Engineering & Construction 142411 142289 2024-09-10T12:42:06.676908 2023-09-11T05:56:41.032410 text/html text/html 142268 2008-02-24T14:11:09 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 69686 2008-02-24T14:14:22 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 123311 2024-09-10T12:42:11.195932 application/epub+zip 123726 2024-09-10T12:42:08.224900 application/epub+zip 103301 2024-09-10T12:42:07.315050 application/epub+zip 240859 2024-09-10T12:42:13.457859 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 223381 2024-09-10T12:42:10.503885 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 203344 2022-09-11T11:24:11.623670 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 126050 125971 2024-09-10T12:42:06.322909 2023-09-11T05:56:40.721393 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 125845 2008-02-24T14:08:32 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 45928 2008-02-24T14:08:32 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 125855 2008-02-24T14:08:32 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 45922 2008-02-24T14:08:32 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20366 2024-09-10T12:42:14.020858 application/rdf+xml 12660 2024-09-10T12:42:07.666900 image/jpeg 3111 2024-09-10T12:42:07.490935 image/jpeg 122372 2024-09-10T12:42:06.693933 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog