Lives of the Engineers

Lives of the Engineers

The Locomotive. George and Robert Stephenson

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'Lives of the Engineers: The Locomotive' is a classic biography by Samuel Smiles that tells the fascinating story of George and Robert Stephenson, the pioneers of railway engineering. From the colliery districts of the North to the opening of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, and the construction of the London and Birmingham Railway, this book provides an in-depth insight into the lives and works of the father and son who revolutionized transportation. It also covers the controversy surrounding the railway mania, Robert Stephenson's famous tubular bridges, and George Stephenson's last years. This is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of engineering and transportation.

Author.Samuel Smiles

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English

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