The Life of Thomas Telford civil engineer with an introductory history of roads and travelling in Great Britian
By Samuel Smiles
Length9h 45m
About this audiobook
"The Life of Thomas Telford, Civil Engineer with an Introductory History of Roads and Travelling in Great Britain" by Samuel Smiles is a biographical book detailing the life and achievements of Thomas Telford, an acclaimed British civil engineer. The book offers insights into Telford's significant role in the development of roads and infrastructure in Great Britain, revealing the impact of his work on transportation and travel during his time. The book also provides a historical background on the evolution of roads and travelling in Great Britain, giving readers a broader perspective on the subject.
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GenreBiography and Memoir
Length9 hrs 45 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 1, 1867
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Early Roads And Modes Of Travelling
2Chapter 1: Old Roads
3Chapter 2: Early Modes Of Conveyance
4Chapter 3: Manners And Customs Influenced By The State Of The Roads
5Chapter 4: Roads And Travelling In Scotland In The Last Century
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6Chapter 5: Roads And Travelling In England Towards The End Of Last Century
7Chapter 6: John Metcalf, Road-Maker
8Life Of Thomas Telford
9Chapter 1. Eskdale
10Chapter 2: Langholm—Telford Learns The Trade Of A Stonemason
11Chapter 3: Telford A Working Mason In London, And Foreman Of Masons At Portsmouth
12Chapter 4: Becomes Surveyor For The County Of Salop
13Chapter 5: Telford's First Employment As An Engineer
14Chapter 6: The Ellesmere Canal
15Chapter 7: Iron And And Other Bridges
16Chapter 8: Highland Roads And Bridges
17Chapter 9: Telford's Scotch Harbours
18Chapter 10: Caledonian And Other Canals
19Chapter 11: Telford As A Road-Maker
20Chapter 12: The Menai And Conway Bridges
21Chapter 13: Docks, Drainage, And Bridges
22Chapter 14: Southey's Tour In The Highlands
23Chapter 15: Mr. Telford's Later Years—His Death And Character
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