This edition had all images removed.
Title:
Lives of the Engineers
The Locomotive. George and Robert Stephenson
Note: Reading ease score: 53.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler
Summary: "Lives of the Engineers" by Samuel Smiles is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book focuses on the lives and contributions of significant engineering figures, particularly George and Robert Stephenson, highlighting their roles in the development of the railway system. It intertwines biographical narratives with the broader advancements in engineering that have shaped modern transportation. The opening of the book sets the stage by exploring the context of the railway's evolution and the profound changes brought about by engineering innovations in the coalfields of Newcastle. It describes the historical significance of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, detailing its transformation from a Roman settlement to a bustling industrial hub. The narrative begins with the coal trade, which spurred the need for efficient transport methods, leading to the creation of railways and the locomotives that would revolutionize travel and commerce. The childhood of George Stephenson is also introduced, illustrating his early experiences and the humble circumstances that shaped his aspirations in engineering. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Smiles, Samuel, 1812-1904
EBook No.: 27710
Published: Jan 5, 2009
Downloads: 211
Language: English
Subject: Stephenson, George, 1781-1848
Subject: Stephenson, Robert, 1803-1859
Subject: Railroads -- Great Britain -- History
LoCC: Technology: Railroad engineering and operation
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Lives of the Engineers
The Locomotive. George and Robert Stephenson
Note: Reading ease score: 53.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler
Summary: "Lives of the Engineers" by Samuel Smiles is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book focuses on the lives and contributions of significant engineering figures, particularly George and Robert Stephenson, highlighting their roles in the development of the railway system. It intertwines biographical narratives with the broader advancements in engineering that have shaped modern transportation. The opening of the book sets the stage by exploring the context of the railway's evolution and the profound changes brought about by engineering innovations in the coalfields of Newcastle. It describes the historical significance of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, detailing its transformation from a Roman settlement to a bustling industrial hub. The narrative begins with the coal trade, which spurred the need for efficient transport methods, leading to the creation of railways and the locomotives that would revolutionize travel and commerce. The childhood of George Stephenson is also introduced, illustrating his early experiences and the humble circumstances that shaped his aspirations in engineering. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Smiles, Samuel, 1812-1904
EBook No.: 27710
Published: Jan 5, 2009
Downloads: 211
Language: English
Subject: Stephenson, George, 1781-1848
Subject: Stephenson, Robert, 1803-1859
Subject: Railroads -- Great Britain -- History
LoCC: Technology: Railroad engineering and operation
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.