TY  - BOOK
AU  - Smiles,Samuel
TI  - The Life of George Stephenson and of his Son Robert Stephenson: Comprising Also a History of the Invention and Introduction of the Railway Locomotive
AV  - TF 
PY  - 2014///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Stephenson, George, 1781-1848
KW  - Stephenson, Robert, 1803-1859
KW  - Railroads -- Great Britain -- History
KW  - Locomotives -- History
N1  - Release date is 2014-07-09; Produced by Chris Curnow, John Campbell and the Online
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N2  - "The Life of George Stephenson and of his Son Robert Stephenson" by Samuel Smiles is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book explores the lives and innovations of George Stephenson, known as the "Father of Railways," and his son Robert, both pivotal figures in the development of railway locomotion. It highlights their contributions to engineering and the evolution of the railway system, capturing their significant impact on transportation and society.  At the start of the work, the author introduces the concept of rapid transit and the historical context leading to the invention of the locomotive. It discusses early attempts at mechanized transport, including the role of steam power and the development of railways in coal-rich areas of England. The narrative highlights the gradual evolution of transportation methods and the trial-and-error nature of inventions that ultimately laid the groundwork for modern railways, setting the stage for a deeper understanding of George and Robert Stephenson's contributions as both innovators and engineers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46229
ER  -