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George Stephenson

Hourly HistorySeries: Biographies of Engineers
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Pages
47
Year
2017
Language
English
Publisher
Hourly History

About

George Stephenson is one of the world's most famous engineers. His pioneering work on steam-powered locomotion would supercharge the industrial revolution in the United Kingdom and help bring about the heyday of the British Empire. Through his talent and passion for engineering, Stephenson was able to transform the landscape around him, ushering in an era when travel across the country could be achieved in hours instead of days or even weeks. He is the epitome of the self-made man, rising from the lowest of origins to dominate the society in which he lived.Inside you will read about... A Childhood in Coal From Illiterate to Engineer The Self-Made Man The Safety Lamp Controversy The Liverpool-Manchester Failure The Rocket Takes Over the WorldAnd much more!Discover the life of George Stephenson, the father of the modern railway. His pioneering work in steam locomotion revolutionized transportation and shaped the Industrial Age. From building the first public railway to transforming global travel, his legacy endures.Get your copy today and explore the story of a true engineering genius!

Related Subjects

  • History (Technology & Engineering)
  • Technology & Engineering
  • Adult Nonfiction
  • History (Railroads)
  • Railroads
  • Transportation
  • Georgian Era (1714-1837)
  • Great Britain
  • Europe
  • History (Adult Nonfiction)

Extended Details

  • SeriesBiographies of Engineers

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