The Life of George Stephenson and of His Son Robert Stephenson Comprising Also a History of the Invention and Introduction of the Railway Locomotive

""The Life of George Stephenson and of His Son Robert Stephenson: Comprising Also a History of the Invention and Introduction of the Railway Locomotive"" is a biographical work written by Samuel Smiles. The book chronicles the lives of George Stephenson, a renowned British civil engineer and inventor, and his son Robert Stephenson, who followed in his father's footsteps and became a prominent engineer in his own right. The book also explores the history of the invention and introduction of the railway locomotive, a revolutionary technology that transformed transportation in the 19th century. Drawing on extensive research and primary sources, Smiles provides a detailed account of the Stephenson family's contributions to the development of the locomotive and the railway industry, as well as their personal triumphs and struggles. Overall, ""The Life of George Stephenson and of His Son Robert Stephenson"" is a fascinating look at the lives of two pioneering engineers and the impact of their work on modern transportation.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.