The life of Robert Stephenson, F.R.S. etc. etc., late President of the Institution of Civil Engineers : with descriptive chapters on some of his most important professional works by William Pole, F.R.S., member of the Institution of Civil Engineers. Vol. I

• Main Author: Jeaffreson, John Cordy, 1831-1901
• Other Authors: Pole, William, 1814-1900
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: London : Longman, Green, Longman, Roberts, & Green, 1864.
• Subjects: Stephenson, Robert, > 1803-1859.; Railroad engineers > Great Britain > Biography.; elektronické knihy; electronic books
• ISBN: 9780727752383
• DOI: 10.1680/tlorselpotiocev1.52383
• Physical Description: 1 online resource : ill.

This first volume of biography covers: the Stephenson genealogy; Robert's childhood in Long Benton; his schooldays; his apprenticeship; his preparations for going to America and his time in South America; his return and settlement in Newcastle; his work on the construction of the London and Bir...