The Life Of Robert Stephenson V1

The Life of Robert Stephenson V1: Late President of the Institution of Civil Engineers is a biographical book written by John Cordy Jeaffreson and published in 1866. The book provides a detailed account of the life and career of Robert Stephenson, who was a prominent civil engineer and a key figure in the development of the railway industry in Britain during the 19th century. The book covers Stephenson's early life and education, his work with his father, George Stephenson, on the development of the locomotive engine, and his later achievements as a civil engineer, including his work on the construction of the London and Birmingham Railway and the Britannia Bridge. Jeaffreson also explores Stephenson's personal life, including his relationships with his family and colleagues, and his involvement in social and political issues of the time. The book is based on extensive research and includes numerous anecdotes and personal accounts of Stephenson's life and work. Overall, The Life of Robert Stephenson V1 is a comprehensive and engaging biography of one of the most important figures in the history of civil engineering and the railway industry.With Descriptive Chapters On Some Of His Most Important Professional Works. In Two Volumes.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.