A Sketch Of The Life And Works Of George W. Whistler, Civil Engineer

By George L. Vose

Book Overview

""A Sketch Of The Life And Works Of George W. Whistler, Civil Engineer"" is a biographical book written by George L. Vose. The book provides a detailed account of the life and career of George W. Whistler, who was a renowned civil engineer in the 19th century. Whistler was known for his contributions to the construction of railroads and bridges in the United States, Russia, and other countries.The book begins with a brief introduction to Whistler's early life and education, and then goes on to describe his career in detail. It covers his work on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, the Western Railroad of Massachusetts, and the St. Petersburg-Moscow Railroad in Russia. The book also discusses Whistler's role in the construction of the Black Sea and Baltic Sea ports, as well as his work on the Mississippi River levees.In addition to his engineering work, the book also explores Whistler's personal life, including his marriage to Anna Matilda McNeill, and his relationship with his son, the famous artist James McNeill Whistler.Overall, ""A Sketch Of The Life And Works Of George W. Whistler, Civil Engineer"" is a comprehensive and informative biography that sheds light on the life and achievements of one of the most important civil engineers of the 19th century.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163749753
• ISBN13: 9781163749753
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 50 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"