The Life of Thomas Telford, Civil Engineer: With an Introductory History of Roads and Travelling in Great Britain
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- en
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- 313 KB
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Discover the remarkable story of Thomas Telford, the engineer who transformed Britain's infrastructure and laid the foundation for modern civil engineering. Samuel Smiles's definitive biography traces Telford's meteoric rise from an apprentice to the preeminent engineer of his age, detailing his revolutionary contributions to road building, canal construction, and bridge design.\n\nThrough vivid prose, Smiles captures the ambition and intellect of a man whose work shaped the physical landscape of Britain and influenced generations of engineers. The introductory history of roads and travelling in Great Britain provides essential context, tracing the evolution of transportation from ancient routes to the modern road network. This is a must-read for students of engineering history, architecture enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the great British builders of the Industrial Revolution.
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