The Life of George Stephenson, Railway Engineer |
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| Author:
| Smiles, Sameul |
| Series title: | Cambridge Library Collection - Technology Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-108-05273-3 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2012 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $85.95 |
Book Description:
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When George Stephenson (1781-1848) died, Samuel Smiles persuaded his son, Robert, to allow him to write the life of his father. Published in 1857, this first biography describes the great engineer's youth, his crucial contribution to developing Britain's railways, and even when he fell in love.
When George Stephenson (1781-1848) died, Samuel Smiles persuaded his son, Robert, to allow him to write the life of his father. Published in 1857, this first biography describes the great engineer's youth, his crucial contribution to developing Britain's railways, and even when he fell in love.