The Story of the Life of George Stephenson, Railway Engineer (1859)

by Samuel Smiles

Book Overview

The Story Of The Life Of George Stephenson, Railway Engineer is a biography written by Samuel Smiles and published in 1859. The book details the life of George Stephenson, a prominent figure in the development of the railway system in the United Kingdom during the early 19th century. The book begins with Stephenson's humble beginnings as a miner's son in Northumberland, England, and chronicles his rise to success as an engineer and inventor. It covers...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164196189
• ISBN13: 9781164196181
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 404 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"