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Samuel Smiles (23 December 1812 - 16 April 1904), was a Scottish author and government reformer who campaigned on a Chartist platform. His masterpiece, Self-Help (1859), has been called "the bible of mid-Victorian liberalism", and it raised Smiles to celebrity status almost overnight... Read Full Overview

Men of Invention and Industry

Men of invention and industry. This book, "Men of invention and industry", by Samuel Smiles, is a replication of a book originally published before 1885. It has been restored by human beings, page by page, so that you may enjoy it in a form as close to the original as possible... Read Full Overview

Men of Invention and Industry, has been considered important throughout human history. In an effort to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to secure its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for both current and future generations. This... Read Full Overview

"A speck in the Northern Ocean, with a rocky coast, an ungenial climate, and a soil scarcely fruitful, -this was the material patrimony which descended to the English race-an inheritance that would have been little worth but for the inestimable moral gift that accompanied it... Read Full Overview

In this classic work from 1884, Samuel Smiles profiles the lives of inventors and industrialists who paved the way for modern advancements in technology and commerce. From James Watt to Isambard Kingdom Brunel, Smiles celebrates the ingenuity and perseverance of these great... Read Full Overview

Men of Invention and Industry By Samuel Smiles

Samuel Smiles was a 19th century Scottish author and reformer. In 1838 he became the editor for the Leeds Times and in 1840 he became secretary to the Leeds Parliamentary Reform Association. Smiles advocated causes ranging from women's suffrage, free trade, and parliamentary... Read Full Overview

In this classic work from 1884, Samuel Smiles profiles the lives of inventors and industrialists who paved the way for modern advancements in technology and commerce. From James Watt to Isambard Kingdom Brunel, Smiles celebrates the ingenuity and perseverance of these great... Read Full Overview

""Men of Invention and Industry"" is a book written by Samuel Smiles that explores the lives and achievements of some of the most prominent inventors and entrepreneurs of the 19th century. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the development of steam power, the rise... 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