Memoir Of The Life Of Sir Marc Isambard Brunel: Civil Engineer, Vice-President Of The Royal Society, Corresponding Member Of The Institute Of France

By Richard Beamish

Book Overview

The book ""Memoir Of The Life Of Sir Marc Isambard Brunel: Civil Engineer, Vice-President Of The Royal Society, Corresponding Member Of The Institute Of France"" is a biography of the life of Sir Marc Isambard Brunel. The author of the book is Richard Beamish. Sir Marc Isambard Brunel was a renowned civil engineer who lived in the 18th and 19th centuries. He was also the Vice-President of the Royal Society and a Corresponding Member of the Institute of France.The book provides a detailed account of Sir Marc Isambard Brunel's life, from his childhood to his death. It describes his early years in France and his move to England, where he became one of the most prominent civil engineers of his time. The book also explores his personal life, including his marriage and family.Throughout the book, the author delves into Sir Marc Isambard Brunel's many achievements, including his work on the Thames Tunnel, which was the first tunnel to be built successfully under a navigable river. The book also discusses his contributions to the development of the steam engine and his efforts to improve the design of ships.Overall, ""Memoir Of The Life Of Sir Marc Isambard Brunel"" provides readers with a comprehensive look at the life and work of one of the most important civil engineers in history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in engineering, history, or biography.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: 1163110140
• ISBN13: 9781163110140
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 378 Pages
• Weight: 1.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"