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Thomas Sopwith: With Excerpts From His Diary Of Fifty-Seven Years

Thomas Sopwith: With Excerpts From His Diary Of Fifty-Seven Years

Richardson, Benjamin Ward

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ISBN10: 1432529277
ISBN13: 9781432529277
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Apr 10 2007
Pages: 404
Weight: 1.30
Height: 0.90 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Thomas Sopwith: With Excerpts From His Diary Of Fifty-Seven Years is a biography written by Benjamin Ward Richardson. The book tells the story of Thomas Sopwith, a renowned British engineer and geologist who lived from 1803 to 1879. Sopwith was a prolific inventor, designing and building machines for the mining and railway industries. He also made significant contributions to the field of geology, mapping out the geological formations of various areas in the UK.The book is based on Sopwith's personal diary, which he kept for 57 years. Richardson uses the diary to provide a detailed account of Sopwith's life, including his childhood, education, and professional career. The book also explores Sopwith's personal life, including his marriage and family.Throughout the book, Richardson highlights Sopwith's achievements, including his work on the construction of the London and Birmingham Railway and his contributions to the development of the steam engine. The book also delves into Sopwith's travels, including his trips to North America, where he studied the geology of the region.Overall, Thomas Sopwith: With Excerpts From His Diary Of Fifty-Seven Years is a comprehensive biography that provides insight into the life and work of one of Britain's most influential engineers and geologists.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.

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