The Life of Thomas Telford, Civil Engineer by Samuel Smiles
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"The Life of Thomas Telford, Civil Engineer" by Samuel Smiles is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book provides a detailed look at the life and achievements of Thomas Telford, a prominent civil engineer known for his significant contributions to the improvement of infrastructure in Britain, particularly roads and bridges. The narrative likely explores his early years, career beginnings, and the impact he had on the development of
civil engineering in the context of the historical state of roads and transportation in the UK. At the start of the work, Smiles sets the stage for Telford's story by discussing the important role of roads as agents of civilization, highlighting their influence on commerce and communication. The opening chapters provide a historical overview of early roads, discussing the conditions and modes of travel in England before Telford's time. It describes the difficulties faced by travelers due to poorly maintained roads and introduces Telford's upbringing and early experiences as a stonemason. This context sets up the reader to appreciate Telford's later innovations and contributions to engineering, emphasizing the transformative effects of improved infrastructure on society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Smiles, Samuel, 1812-1904 |
|---|---|
| Title |
The Life of Thomas Telford, Civil Engineer With an Introductory History of Roads and Travelling in Great Britain |
| Credits | This etext produced by Eric Hutton; additional proof reading by David G Haren and Simon Allen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 60.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TA: Technology: Engineering and Civil engineering |
| Subject | Telford, Thomas, 1757-1834 |
| Subject | Roads -- Great Britain |
| Subject | Civil engineers -- Great Britain -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 939 |
| Release Date | Jun 1, 1997 |
| Last Update | Apr 2, 2015 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 2327 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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