Publisher's Synopsis
The Memoir of Fleeming Jenkin: Records of a Family of Engineers is a book written by Robert Louis Stevenson. It is a detailed account of the life and work of Fleeming Jenkin, a renowned Scottish engineer, inventor, and professor of engineering. The book is based on the personal memoirs of Jenkin, as well as other family members, and provides a fascinating insight into the world of Victorian engineering and science. The book covers Jenkin's early life and education, his work on the electric telegraph and submarine cables, his involvement in the development of the telephone, and his pioneering work in the field of electrical engineering. The book also explores Jenkin's personal life, including his marriage to the writer and suffragist, Fanny Jenkin, and his relationships with other prominent figures of the time, such as Thomas Edison and Alexander Graham Bell. Overall, The Memoir of Fleeming Jenkin is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of engineering and science.1905. This volume contains two sketches. The first is a delightful character portrait of Fleeming Jenkin and the second is a record of the notable Stevenson family who were known engineers and builders of lighthouses.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.
