Memoir of Fleeming Jenkin

By Robert Louis Stevenson
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'Memoir of Fleeming Jenkin' is a biography written by Robert Louis Stevenson about the life of his friend, Fleeming Jenkin. The book explores Jenkin's work as an engineer, his time as a professor at the University of Edinburgh, and his contributions to the field of telegraphy. It also delves into his personal life, memories, and sense of humour. Stevenson's detailed account offers readers a comprehensive glimpse into the accomplishments and character of his beloved friend.

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GenreBiography and Memoir
Length6 hrs 24 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 11, 1887
LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1Chapter 1
5Chapter 5: Notes of Telegraph Voyages, 1858 To 1873.
2Chapter 2: 1833–1851
6Chapter 6: 1869–1885.
3Chapter 3: 1851–1858
7Chapter 7: 1875–1885.
4Chapter 4: 1859–1868.
8Appendix.
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