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The Story Of The Life Of George Stephenson

The Story Of The Life Of George Stephenson

Samuel Smiles

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Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2012
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Trenes y ferrocarriles
ISBN:
9781279802083
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Delve into the remarkable life of George Stephenson, the 'Father of Railways,' through this abridged biography by Samuel Smiles. This accessible edition, derived from the author’s original and more extensive work, recounts Stephenson’s journey from humble beginnings to becoming a pioneering force in the Industrial Revolution.Explore Stephenson’s pivotal role in the development of steam engines and the birth of the railway system. Learn how his inventions transformed transportation and reshaped the modern world. Featuring a portrait and illustrative woodcuts, 'The Story Of The Life Of George Stephenson' offers a compelling glimpse into the life and legacy of a true engineering visionary.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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