Estimating a Method of Pricing Builders' Quantities for Competitive Work
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George Stephenson bol anglický inžinier, ktorý navrhol a postavil prvú medzimestskú železničnú trať na svete využívajúcu parné lokomotívy. Vďaka svojmu majstrovstvu a snahe o neustále zlepšovanie bol považovaný za vzor usilovnosti a pokroku. Jeho prínos k rozvoju železnice mu vyniesol titul „Otec železníc“ a jeho štandardný rozchod koľají sa dodnes používa po celom svete.
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George Stephenson was one of the most important figures in the history of the Industrial Revolution, and this book tells the story of his life and revolutionary contributions to the field of engineering. With detailed descriptions of his inventions and the cultural context in which he lived, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of engineering and transportation.
This historical account delves into the creation of the safety lamp, a significant invention in the history of mining. The book includes letters and documents from the time period, providing a fascinating glimpse into the lives and minds of those involved in the invention and its aftermath.