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100	1		_aSmiles, Samuel, _d1812-1904
245	1	0	_aLives of the Engineers : _bThe Locomotive. George and Robert Stephenson
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2009
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2009-01-05
508			_aThis ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler
520			_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.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aStephenson, George, 1781-1848
653			_aStephenson, Robert, 1803-1859
653			_aRailroads -- Great Britain -- History
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27710
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