"Puffing Billy" and the Prize "Rocket" by Helen C. Knight
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"Puffing Billy" and the Prize "Rocket" by Helen C. Knight is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around the life of George Stephenson, often regarded as the father of railways, detailing his remarkable journey from a humble coal miner to an esteemed engineer responsible for significant advancements in locomotive technology. As the story unfolds, it also explores themes of perseverance, innovation, and the transformative impact
of railways on society. At the start of the tale, we are introduced to George Stephenson as a young boy living in the coal-pit district of Newcastle. The opening chapters illustrate the challenges he faces due to poverty and a lack of education, highlighting his determination to learn and improve his circumstances. George's childhood is filled with observations of the machinery around him, sparking a deep interest in engineering. As he matures, we see him rise through various jobs in the coal mines, each step reflecting his growing expertise and ambition. The narrative sets the stage for George’s later achievements—particularly the development of the locomotive "Puffing Billy," which represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of rail transport. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Knight, Helen C. (Helen Cross), 1814-1906 |
|---|---|
| Title |
"Puffing Billy" and the Prize "Rocket" or, the story of the Stephensons and our Railways. |
| Credits |
Produced by sp1nd, Mebyon, Matthew Wheaton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 76.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| LoC Class | TF: Technology: Railroad engineering and operation |
| Subject | Inventors -- Juvenile literature |
| Subject | Stephenson, George, 1781-1848 -- Juvenile literature |
| Subject | Stephenson, Robert, 1803-1859 -- Juvenile literature |
| Subject | Railroads -- England -- History -- Juvenile literature |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 39926 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-39926-3 |
| Release Date | Jun 5, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 348 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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