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Industrial Biography- Iron Workers and Tool Makers

Industrial Biography- Iron Workers and Tool Makers

By: Samuel Smiles
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 Industrial Biography offers an enlightening exploration into the lives and accomplishments of the unsung heroes of the Industrial Revolution. These engineers and designers, often overlooked in historical narratives, were the driving force behind the transformational changes in British society. The book, written by Smiles, pays tribute to the genius minds who developed iron and machine tools of the 19th century, forging the path for future innovators like Brunel. Their legacy lives on, with many of their tools still being utilized two centuries later. Smiles acclaimed work, Self Help, extols virtues of hard work and self-improvement, themes that reverberate strongly throughout Industrial Biography. This work not only celebrates achievements in mechanical engineering but also serves as a testament to the power of perseverance and determination.Copyright Biographies and Memoirs Art Literary History & Criticism World
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  • 23 - Industrial Biography- Iron Workers and Tool Makers by Samuel Smiles

    23 - Industrial Biography- Iron Workers and Tool Makers by Samuel Smiles
    Jul 27 2025
    Industrial Biography offers an enlightening exploration into the lives and accomplishments of the unsung heroes of the Industrial Revolution. These engineers and designers, often overlooked in historical narratives, were the driving force behind the transformational changes in British society. The book, written by Smiles, pays tribute to the genius minds who developed iron and machine tools of the 19th century, forging the path for future innovators like Brunel. Their legacy lives on, with many of their tools still being utilized two centuries later. Smiles acclaimed work, Self Help, extols virtues of hard work and self-improvement, themes that reverberate strongly throughout Industrial Biography. This work not only celebrates achievements in mechanical engineering but also serves as a testament to the power of perseverance and determination.
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    40 mins
  • 22 - Industrial Biography- Iron Workers and Tool Makers by Samuel Smiles

    22 - Industrial Biography- Iron Workers and Tool Makers by Samuel Smiles
    Jul 27 2025
    Industrial Biography offers an enlightening exploration into the lives and accomplishments of the unsung heroes of the Industrial Revolution. These engineers and designers, often overlooked in historical narratives, were the driving force behind the transformational changes in British society. The book, written by Smiles, pays tribute to the genius minds who developed iron and machine tools of the 19th century, forging the path for future innovators like Brunel. Their legacy lives on, with many of their tools still being utilized two centuries later. Smiles acclaimed work, Self Help, extols virtues of hard work and self-improvement, themes that reverberate strongly throughout Industrial Biography. This work not only celebrates achievements in mechanical engineering but also serves as a testament to the power of perseverance and determination.
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    32 mins
  • 21 - Industrial Biography- Iron Workers and Tool Makers by Samuel Smiles

    21 - Industrial Biography- Iron Workers and Tool Makers by Samuel Smiles
    Jul 27 2025
    Industrial Biography offers an enlightening exploration into the lives and accomplishments of the unsung heroes of the Industrial Revolution. These engineers and designers, often overlooked in historical narratives, were the driving force behind the transformational changes in British society. The book, written by Smiles, pays tribute to the genius minds who developed iron and machine tools of the 19th century, forging the path for future innovators like Brunel. Their legacy lives on, with many of their tools still being utilized two centuries later. Smiles acclaimed work, Self Help, extols virtues of hard work and self-improvement, themes that reverberate strongly throughout Industrial Biography. This work not only celebrates achievements in mechanical engineering but also serves as a testament to the power of perseverance and determination.
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    26 mins
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