Estimating a Method of Pricing Builders' Quantities for Competitive Work
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George Stephenson byl anglický inženýr, který navrhl a postavil první meziměstskou železniční trať na světě využívající parní lokomotivy. Díky svému mistrovství a snaze o neustálé zlepšování byl považován za vzor pilnosti a pokroku. Jeho přínos k rozvoji železnice mu vynesl titul „Otec železnic“ a jeho standardní rozchod kolejí se dodnes používá po celém světě.
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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.