The Life Of Brigadier General Sir Samuel Bentham (1862) - Maria Sophia Bentham - Bog

The Life of Brigadier General Sir Samuel Bentham is a biography written by Maria Sophia Bentham in 1862. The book chronicles the life of her father, Samuel Bentham, who was a prominent figure in the British military and engineering fields in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Samuel Bentham was born in 1757 and began his career as a naval officer, but later became interested in engineering and architecture. He worked on various projects, including the construction of a prison in Russia and the design of a new naval dockyard in England. He also invented several machines, such as a steam-powered sawmill and a device for making rope. The book provides a detailed account of Samuel Bentham's personal and professional life, including his relationships with his family and colleagues. It also offers insights into the social and political climate of the time, including the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars. Overall, The Life of Brigadier General Sir Samuel Bentham is a fascinating look at the life of a remarkable man who made significant contributions to the fields of engineering and military strategy.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.