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The book "Life of George Stevenson and his son Robert Stevenson, including the history of the invention and introduction of the steam locomotive" by the author Samuel Smiles is a fascinating essay about two outstanding engineers who became pioneers in the development of railway transport. The book tells about the talented inventor George Stevenson, his extraordinary achievements in the field of transport and about his son Robert, who successfully continued his father's path and made a significant contribution to the development of the railway. The author reveals to the reader not only the life destinies of these two outstanding personalities, but also the broad context of the era in which they operated, including the technological and social progress of the 19th century. This book is a fascinating masterpiece for those who are interested in the history of engineering and want to know more about the great figures of the railway.
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- Name of the Author
- Samuel Smiles
- Language
- English
- Release date
- 2014-07-09
- Title
- The Life of George Stephenson and of his Son Robert Stephenson
Comprising Also a History of the Invention and Introduction of the Railway Locomotive - Subject
- Locomotives -- History
Railroads -- Great Britain -- History
Stephenson, George, 1781-1848
Stephenson, Robert, 1803-1859
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