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Delve into the remarkable life of Thomas Telford, one of Great Britain's most influential civil engineers, in this meticulously prepared biography. Penned by Samuel Smiles, "The Life of Thomas Telford" explores the career of the innovative engineer whose vision shaped the landscape of a nation. Discover the story behind Telford's groundbreaking achievements in bridge construction, canal design, and other essential infrastructure projects. This volume offers insight into the historical context surrounding Telford's work and his lasting impact on the field of civil engineering. A fascinating…mehr

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Delve into the remarkable life of Thomas Telford, one of Great Britain's most influential civil engineers, in this meticulously prepared biography. Penned by Samuel Smiles, "The Life of Thomas Telford" explores the career of the innovative engineer whose vision shaped the landscape of a nation. Discover the story behind Telford's groundbreaking achievements in bridge construction, canal design, and other essential infrastructure projects. This volume offers insight into the historical context surrounding Telford's work and his lasting impact on the field of civil engineering. A fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of technology, engineering, and the development of Great Britain's transportation systems. "The Life of Thomas Telford" remains a compelling and informative portrait of a true visionary. 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 is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Samuel Smiles, (1812-1904), autor escocés y reformador del gobierno. Promovió la idea de que más progreso vendría de nuevas actitudes que de nuevas leyes, y sus ideas tuvieron efectos duraderos en el pensamiento político británico. Smiles, uno de los 11 niños que se quedaron sin padre en 1832, aprendió el significado de la autosuficiencia. Dejó la escuela a la edad de 14 años y se convirtió en aprendiz de un médico, para luego estudiar medicina en la Universidad de Edimburgo. Más tarde abandonó la práctica médica por el periodismo. Fue un ferviente defensor del progreso material basado en la empresa individual y el libre comercio. Su libro Ayúdate, fue el resultado de una serie de conferencias sobre superación personal impartidas a hombres jóvenes. Se habían vendido 250.000 copias a finales de siglo y se tradujo ampliamente. Smiles escribió muchos otros libros, principalmente biografías.