George Stephenson and the Locomotive
The story revolves around George Stephenson, a poor but ingenious boy who grows up to become a renowned engineer and inventor of the steam locomotive. The narrative explores his early life, struggles, and perseverance in pursuing his passion for mechanics despite facing opposition from his family and society. Through his determination and innovative spirit, Stephenson overcomes obstacles and eventually develops the first practical steam-powered locomotive, revolutionizing transportation and transforming the industrial landscape.
By Edward Everett Hale · First published 1878 · Genre: Biography, History, Engineering · 8,494 words
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"What I say is this," said Nahum, "that all your Vesuvius dividends, and all your pickers and slobbers, and shirtings at four cents, and all the rest of your great cotton victory, depend on railroads. If your father could not go to Lewiston and see his foreman and people, and come back before you can say Jack Robinson, there would be no mills at Lewiston such as there are. There might be a poor little sawmill making shingles, as you free-traders want. " This with scorn at Fergus, perhaps, or some one else suspected of views unfavorable to protection.
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- Work type: Novella
- Author: Edward Everett Hale
- Date: 1878 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Biography, History, Engineering, Non-fiction, Industrial Revolution
- Length: 8,494 words
- Structure: 1 section, 81 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Biography — The book focuses on the life and achievements of George Stephenson.
- History — It provides historical context and details about the development of the locomotive.
- Engineering — The book discusses technical aspects of locomotive design and engineering.
- Non-fiction — The book is based on factual events and real-life figures.
Tags
Biography · History · Transportation · Innovation · Industrial Revolution · Railway · Locomotive · Steam Power · Engineering · Inventor · British History · 19th Century