The Story Of The Life Of George Stephenson, Railway Engineer
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Samuel Smiles
Binding: Hardback
Published: John Murray, 1862
Condition:
Book: Acceptable
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Marks and stains on boards. Bumping on corners. Rubbed and dull spine. Cracked hinges. Half-title page missing. Light foxing within. Clean text.
This compelling biography, Story Of The Life Of George Stephenson, chronicles the remarkable journey of a pivotal figure in industrial history. It details Stephenson's humble beginnings and his groundbreaking innovations in steam locomotive engineering, which revolutionized transportation. The narrative presents a vivid portrait of the challenges and triumphs faced by the Father of Railways, illustrating his perseverance and ingenuity. Readers will gain insight into the technological advancements and societal shifts of the 19th century through the lens of his extraordinary career. This work stands as a testament to human ambition and the transformative power of invention.
Author: Samuel Smiles
Binding: Hardback
Published: John Murray, 1862
Condition:
Book: Acceptable
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Marks and stains on boards. Bumping on corners. Rubbed and dull spine. Cracked hinges. Half-title page missing. Light foxing within. Clean text.
This compelling biography, Story Of The Life Of George Stephenson, chronicles the remarkable journey of a pivotal figure in industrial history. It details Stephenson's humble beginnings and his groundbreaking innovations in steam locomotive engineering, which revolutionized transportation. The narrative presents a vivid portrait of the challenges and triumphs faced by the Father of Railways, illustrating his perseverance and ingenuity. Readers will gain insight into the technological advancements and societal shifts of the 19th century through the lens of his extraordinary career. This work stands as a testament to human ambition and the transformative power of invention.