George & Robert Stephenson
George & Robert Stephenson

Author: Chris Morris

Publisher:

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 112

ISBN-13: 9780956435804

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This book is primarily a photographic celebration of the legacy of George and Robert Stephenson, the father and son team in the forefront of the development of the railways, servicing the burgeoning industrial revolution. The life of George Stephenson presents a classic rags to riches tale - from illiterate colliery worker to pit owner and railway magnate. His son Robert combined the best traits of his father's character with new talents of his own to become, rightly, the most feted of the heroic' Victorian engineers. Their transport revolution was made posible through improvements in rail technology and, most importantly, the development of the steam locomotive itself.

George & Robert Stephenson
George & Robert Stephenson

Author: Anthony Burton

Publisher: Pen and Sword Transport

Published: 2020-09-30

Total Pages: 287

ISBN-13: 1526754991

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A dual biography of the father and son railroad engineers who revolutionized Victorian transportation and reshaped modern British life. Engineer and inventor George Stephenson is known as the Father of Railways. Together with his son Robert, he built the first steam locomotive to carry passengers on a public line. They also developed much of Britain’s early railway map. In George and Robert Stephenson, industrial historian Anthony Burton examines the lives of these two giants of the late Georgian and early Victorian ages. With new research, Burton offers a fresh look at the achievements of Robert Stephenson and Company Limited, the first engineering firm devoted to railway engines. Above all, he underscores the ability of both men to overcome some of the most pressing engineering problems of their time.

The Rocket
The Rocket

Author: Helen C. Knight

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-10-12

Total Pages: 90

ISBN-13:

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"The Rocket: The Story of the Stephensons, Father and Son" by Helen C. Knight chronicles the remarkable achievements of George and Robert Stephenson, two pioneers of steam locomotion. Knight's narrative not only traces the history of steam-powered transportation but also delves into the personal and professional lives of the Stephensons. This biography provides a captivating glimpse into the Industrial Revolution and the visionaries who shaped the world through their innovations in locomotion.

The Life of George Stephenson and of His Son Robert Stephenson
The Life of George Stephenson and of His Son Robert Stephenson

Author: Samuel Smiles

Publisher: Franklin Classics

Published: 2018-10-08

Total Pages: 516

ISBN-13: 9780341815136

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