The Life Of Brigadier General Sir Samuel Bentham (1862)

By M.S. Bentham

Book Overview

The Life of Brigadier General Sir Samuel Bentham is a biographical work written by Maria Sophia Bentham in 1862. The book chronicles the life of her late husband, Samuel Bentham, who was a distinguished British military engineer and inventor. Born in 1757, Samuel Bentham was the younger brother of the philosopher Jeremy Bentham. He began his career in the Royal Navy as a midshipman and later became a naval architect, working on the design and construction of ships for the British navy. Throughout his life, Samuel Bentham was also involved in a number of engineering projects, including the construction of canals and the development of new machinery. He was a pioneer in the use of steam power and played a key role in the development of the steam engine. He also worked on the design of prisons and other public buildings, using his engineering expertise to improve their functionality and efficiency. The book provides a detailed account of Samuel Bentham's life and achievements, drawing on his own writings and the recollections of those who knew him. It explores his personal and professional relationships, including his marriage to Maria Sophia Bentham and his close friendship with the Duke of Wellington. The book also sheds light on the social and political context of Samuel Bentham's life, including the Napoleonic Wars and the Industrial Revolution. Overall, The Life of Brigadier General Sir Samuel Bentham is a fascinating portrait of a remarkable man who made significant contributions to the fields of engineering and technology in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. It offers valuable insights into the history of science and technology, as well as the broader social and cultural trends of the time.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: 1104916061
• ISBN13: 9781104916060
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 338 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"