Estimating a Method of Pricing Builders' Quantities for Competitive Work
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George Stephenson fue un ingeniero inglés aclamado como el "Padre de los Ferrocarriles" por su trabajo pionero en el diseño y la construcción de la primera línea ferroviaria pública interurbana del mundo que utilizaba locomotoras de vapor. Fue ampliamente admirado como un excelente ejemplo de diligencia y afán de superación. Sus innovadores logros en la construcción de ferrocarriles establecieron un ancho de vía estándar que hoy sigue siendo la norma mundial.
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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.