The Life of George Stephenson and of his Son Robert Stephenson by Samuel Smiles
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"The Life of George Stephenson and of his Son Robert Stephenson" by Samuel Smiles is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book explores the lives and innovations of George Stephenson, known as the "Father of Railways," and his son Robert, both pivotal figures in the development of railway locomotion. It highlights their contributions to engineering and the evolution of the railway system, capturing their significant impact on transportation and
society. At the start of the work, the author introduces the concept of rapid transit and the historical context leading to the invention of the locomotive. It discusses early attempts at mechanized transport, including the role of steam power and the development of railways in coal-rich areas of England. The narrative highlights the gradual evolution of transportation methods and the trial-and-error nature of inventions that ultimately laid the groundwork for modern railways, setting the stage for a deeper understanding of George and Robert Stephenson's contributions as both innovators and engineers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Smiles, Samuel, 1812-1904 |
|---|---|
| Title |
The Life of George Stephenson and of his Son Robert Stephenson Comprising Also a History of the Invention and Introduction of the Railway Locomotive |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, John Campbell 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: 55.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TF: Technology: Railroad engineering and operation |
| Subject | Stephenson, George, 1781-1848 |
| Subject | Stephenson, Robert, 1803-1859 |
| Subject | Railroads -- Great Britain -- History |
| Subject | Locomotives -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 46229 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-46229-5 |
| Release Date | Jul 9, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1273 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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