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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... Read Full Overview

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... Read Full Overview

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this... Read Full Overview

Reprint of the original, first published in 1862.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1862.

In this book, Samuel Smiles presents biographical sketches of great engineers, exploring their careers, achievements, and contributions to society. From ancient Rome to the Industrial Revolution, Lives of the Engineers is a fascinating look at the history of engineering.

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In this book, Samuel Smiles presents biographical sketches of great engineers, exploring their careers, achievements, and contributions to society. From ancient Rome to the Industrial Revolution, Lives of the Engineers is a fascinating look at the history of engineering.

This... Read Full Overview