Lives of the Engineers: Vermuyden, Myddelton, Perry, James Brindley Paperback - 2010

Lives Of The Engineers: Vermuyden, Myddelton, Perry, James Brindley is a book written by Samuel Smiles that provides a comprehensive account of the lives and achievements of four prominent engineers. The book is divided into four sections, each dedicated to one of the engineers: Cornelius Vermuyden, Thomas Myddelton, John Perry, and James Brindley.The first section of the book focuses on Cornelius Vermuyden, a Dutch engineer who played a major role in draining the fens of Eastern England. The section details Vermuyden's life, his engineering projects, and his impact on the landscape of England.The second section of the book is dedicated to Thomas Myddelton, a Welsh engineer who was responsible for the construction of the Ellesmere Canal. The section examines Myddelton's life, his engineering achievements, and the challenges he faced during the construction of the canal.The third section of the book is about John Perry, an English engineer who was instrumental in the development of steam power. The section explores Perry's life, his contributions to the field of engineering, and his impact on the Industrial Revolution.The final section of the book is dedicated to James Brindley, an English engineer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest canal builders of all time. The section details Brindley's life, his engineering projects, and his legacy in the field of engineering.Overall, Lives Of The Engineers: Vermuyden, Myddelton, Perry, James Brindley is an informative and engaging book that provides a fascinating insight into the lives and achievements of some of the most important engineers in history.Early Engineering.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.