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The Life of George Stephenson: Railway Engineer by Samuel Smiles is a biography of one of the most influential figures in the history of the railway industry. George Stephenson was a self-taught engineer who revolutionized transportation in the early 19th century by developing the first practical steam locomotive.The book traces Stephenson's life from his humble beginnings as the son of a coal miner to his rise as a successful businessman and celebrated engineer. It explores his early experiments with steam engines and his eventual breakthrough with the Rocket, the locomotive that won the Rainhill Trials in 1829 and established the viability of steam-powered rail travel.The biography also delves into Stephenson's personal life, including his relationships with his family and his struggles with illiteracy and poor health. It examines his role in the development of the railway industry and his contributions to the construction of some of the most important railway lines in Britain, including the Stockton and Darlington Railway and the Liverpool and Manchester Railway.Written by Samuel Smiles, a Scottish author and reformer known for his biographical works on notable figures in history, The Life of George Stephenson provides a fascinating insight into the life and achievements of one of the most important figures in the history of transportation. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of engineering, transportation, and 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.