Memorials Of Charles Wicksteed (1886) - Philip Henry Wicksteed - Bog

Memorials of Charles Wicksteed is a book written by Philip Henry Wicksteed and published in 1886. The book is a collection of personal and professional anecdotes about Charles Wicksteed, who was a prominent English engineer and philanthropist in the 19th century. The author, who was Charles Wicksteed's son, provides a detailed account of his father's life, including his childhood, education, career, and family life. The book also includes information about Charles Wicksteed's notable achievements, such as his work on the construction of the London and North Western Railway, and his philanthropic efforts, which included the establishment of a charitable trust to provide affordable housing for working-class families. Overall, Memorials of Charles Wicksteed provides a fascinating insight into the life and work of a remarkable individual who made significant contributions to society during his lifetime.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.