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Lives of the Engineers George and Robert Stephenson: The Locomotive
Hardcover
Technology & EngineeringGeneral World History
ISBN13: 9781019633809
Publisher: Legare Street Pr
Published: Jul 18 2023
Pages: 532
Weight: 2.02
Height: 1.13 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
This book is a classic work of engineering history, providing a detailed account of the lives and achievements of George and Robert Stephenson, two of the greatest engineers of the 19th century. The author, Samuel Smiles, provides a vivid description of their groundbreaking work in the field of locomotive engineering, and the social and economic impact of their inventions. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of engineering and technology.
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