Anecdotes, Reminiscences, And Conversations, Of And With The Late George Stephenson, Father Of Railways (1878)

""Anecdotes, Reminiscences, and Conversations, of and with the Late George Stephenson, Father of Railways"" is a book written by Thomas Summerside in 1878. The book is a collection of stories and conversations that provide insight into the life and work of George Stephenson, the man credited with being the father of railways. The book includes anecdotes from Stephenson's childhood, his early career as a miner, and his rise to prominence as an engineer. It also includes conversations between Stephenson and other notable figures of the time, such as Isambard Kingdom Brunel and Robert Stephenson, George's son and fellow engineer. Throughout the book, readers will learn about Stephenson's contributions to the development of steam locomotives and railways, including his work on the Stockton and Darlington Railway and the Liverpool and Manchester Railway. The book also explores Stephenson's personal life, including his relationship with his family and his involvement in politics. Overall, ""Anecdotes, Reminiscences, and Conversations, of and with the Late George Stephenson, Father of Railways"" provides a fascinating look at the life and legacy of one of the most important figures in the history of transportation.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.