Lives of the Engineers

“Lives of the Engineers, Volume 1,” by Samuel Smiles, offers an in-depth look at the lives and achievements of some of Britain’s most influential engineers. This historical work, originally published in 1861, explores the professional journeys and significant contributions of these pioneering figures, highlighting their impact on the industrial landscape. Smiles’s meticulous research and engaging narrative style bring to life the challenges and triumphs of these remarkable individuals.This volume provides valuable insights into the development of engineering and technology during a transformative era. The book celebrates the ingenuity and perseverance of engineers who shaped the modern world. It remains a relevant and insightful read for anyone interested in engineering history, biography, or the broader history of technology.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.