George And Robert Stephenson

By Clara L. Mateaux

Book Overview

""George and Robert Stephenson"" is a biography book written by Clara L. Mateaux. It tells the story of two famous British engineers, George Stephenson and his son Robert Stephenson, who played a crucial role in the development of the steam locomotive and the railway system in the 19th century. The book covers their early lives, their rise to fame, and their many achievements, including the construction of the famous locomotive ""Rocket"" and the first intercity railway line in the world. The author also explores the personal lives of the Stephenson family, including their relationships with each other and with other notable figures of the time. This book is an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in the history of engineering, transportation, or the Industrial Revolution.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1430473045
• ISBN13: 9781430473046
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 150 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"