Engineers and their triumphsthe story of the locomotive, the steamship, bridge building, tunnel making

Frederic Morell Holmes

• Publisher: Science & Technology Publishing
• Year: 2025
• eBook ISBN: 9782528121061
• Topic: Technology & Engineering
• Subtopic: Business Biographies
• Index: Technology & Engineering

Engineers and Their Triumphs: The Story of the Locomotive, the Steamship, Bridge Building, Tunnel Making is a captivating chronicle that celebrates the ingenuity, perseverance, and vision of the engineers who revolutionized the modern world. This comprehensive volume delves into the dramatic history of engineering marvels, tracing the evolution of transportation and infrastructure from the earliest steam locomotives to the grandest bridges and the most ambitious tunnels. Through vivid storytelling and detailed accounts, the book brings to life the challenges faced and overcome by pioneering figures such as George Stephenson, Isambard Kingdom Brunel, and Robert Stephenson, whose innovations in steam power and mechanical design transformed society. Readers are taken on a journey through the birth of the railway age, witnessing the trials and triumphs of building the first locomotives and laying the iron rails that would connect distant cities and fuel industrial progress. The narrative explores the development of the steamship, highlighting the transition from sail to steam and the daring voyages that proved the potential of these new vessels. The book also examines the monumental achievements in bridge building, from the construction of the Menai and Britannia bridges to the engineering feats required to span vast rivers and deep valleys. Tunnel making, with its unique set of hazards and breakthroughs, is given equal attention, showcasing the determination and resourcefulness required to bore through mountains and beneath rivers. Richly illustrated and meticulously researched, Engineers and Their Triumphs not only recounts the technical details of these groundbreaking projects but also captures the human spirit behind them—the ambition, courage, and relentless pursuit of progress that defined an era. It is an inspiring tribute to the men whose dreams and determination laid the foundations for the interconnected world we know today, making it an essential read for anyone fascinated by the history of engineering and the transformative power of innovation.

Table of contents

• Transcriber’s Notes
• ENGINEERS AND THEIR TRIUMPHS:
• CONTENTS.
• List of Illustrations
• CHAPTER I.
• CHAPTER II.
• CHAPTER III.
• CHAPTER IV.
• CHAPTER V.
• CHAPTER I.
• CHAPTER II.
• CHAPTER III.
• CHAPTER IV.
• CHAPTER V.
• CHAPTER I.
• CHAPTER II.
• CHAPTER III.
• CHAPTER IV.
• CHAPTER V.
• CHAPTER I.
• CHAPTER II.
• CHAPTER III.
• CHAPTER IV.