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 his early work building colliery railways, his development of the steam locomotive, and his involvement in the construction of the first public railway line in the world, the Stockton and Darlington Railway. The book also delves into Stephenson's personal life, including his marriage, family, and friendships with other notable figures of the time. It explores his political views and the impact of his work on society, including the economic and social changes brought about by the railway system.Overall, The Story Of The Life Of George Stephenson, Railway Engineer provides a comprehensive look at the life and legacy of one of the most influential figures in the history of transportation and engineering.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: 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"