Industrial Biography: Iron-Workers and Tool-Makers

By Samuel Smiles

Written in the mid-19th century, this book is a collection of biographical sketches of prominent iron workers and tool makers of the time. The author celebrates the ingenuity and hard work of these industrial pioneers and argues for the importance of vocational education and self-improvement. This book remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of industry and manufacturing.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1019375566
• ISBN13: 9781019375563
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 410 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.2"