Bøger af Robert Smiles

This book is a biography of Henry Booth, a prominent figure in the early history of the British railway industry. Written by Robert Smiles, a contemporary of Booth, it provides a detailed account of Booth's life, career, and achievements. This book is a valuable resource for scholars and researchers in the history of transportation and engineering, as well as business and economic history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

A fascinating biography of the legendary explorer and missionary, David Livingstone, who traveled extensively in Africa during the 19th century and played a key role in the abolition of the African slave trade. Based on primary sources and personal accounts, this book vividly portrays Livingstone's life, achievements, and enduring legacy as a pioneer of African exploration and Christian mission.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Memoir of Henry Booth: Of the Liverpool and Manchester and Afterwards of the London and North-Western Railway is a book written by Robert Smiles and published in 1869. It is a biography of Henry Booth, a prominent figure in the early development of the railway industry in Britain. Booth was a key player in the establishment of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, which was the first inter-city railway in the world. He later went on to become the general manager of the London and North-Western Railway, one of the largest railway companies in Britain. The book provides a detailed account of Booth's life, his achievements, and his contributions to the railway industry. It also offers insights into the challenges faced by early railway pioneers and the impact of railways on society and the economy. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of railways or the industrial revolution in Britain.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.