02192cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000310011324500760014426400510022030000470027133600260031833700260034433800360037050000310040650800450043752011690048253400450165165300340169665300340173065300420176485600430180699900170184927710UtSlPG20260610133631.0mcr n260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aTF1 aSmiles, Samuel,d1812-190410aLives of the Engineers :bThe Locomotive.  George and Robert Stephenson 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2009  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2009-01-05  aThis ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler  a"Lives of the Engineers" by Samuel Smiles is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book focuses on the lives and contributions of significant engineering figures, particularly George and Robert Stephenson, highlighting their roles in the development of the railway system. It intertwines biographical narratives with the broader advancements in engineering that have shaped modern transportation.  The opening of the book sets the stage by exploring the context of the railway's evolution and the profound changes brought about by engineering innovations in the coalfields of Newcastle. It describes the historical significance of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, detailing its transformation from a Roman settlement to a bustling industrial hub. The narrative begins with the coal trade, which spurred the need for efficient transport methods, leading to the creation of railways and the locomotives that would revolutionize travel and commerce. The childhood of George Stephenson is also introduced, illustrating his early experiences and the humble circumstances that shaped his aspirations in engineering. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aStephenson, George, 1781-1848  aStephenson, Robert, 1803-1859  aRailroads -- Great Britain -- History40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27710  c68619d68619