George Stephenson And The Progress Of Railway Enterprise (1881)

By Charles Macnay

Book Overview

""George Stephenson and the Progress of Railway Enterprise"" is a historical book written by Charles Macnay in 1881. The book is a biography of George Stephenson, a renowned British civil engineer and inventor who played a significant role in the development of railways in the 19th century. The author provides a detailed account of Stephenson's life, from his humble beginnings as a miner's son to his rise as a successful engineer and entrepreneur. The book also explores the evolution of the railway industry during Stephenson's time, including the challenges and triumphs of building the first railway lines. The author uses primary sources, such as letters and documents, to provide an accurate and insightful portrayal of Stephenson's life and achievements. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of railways and the pioneers who made them possible.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: 1120286549
• ISBN13: 9781120286543
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"