Lives of the Engineers - Samuel Smiles - Bog

Lives of the Engineers: George and Robert Stephenson; The Locomotive is a biographical book written by Samuel Smiles. The book is about the lives of two prominent engineers, George Stephenson and his son Robert Stephenson, who were instrumental in the development of the steam locomotive. The book details the early lives of the Stephenson family, their struggles and successes, and their contributions to the field of engineering. The book also delves into the history of the steam locomotive, from its early beginnings to its eventual widespread use in transportation. The author provides a detailed account of the many challenges faced by the Stephenson family in their pursuit of engineering excellence, and how they overcame these challenges to create some of the most important inventions of the Industrial Revolution. The book is a fascinating look into the lives and work of two of the most important figures in the history of engineering, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of technology and transportation.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.