Publisher's Synopsis
""Anecdotes, Reminiscences, And Conversations, Of And With The Late George Stephenson, Father Of Railways"" is a book written by Thomas Summerside and published in 1878. The book is a collection of stories and conversations about George Stephenson, who is widely regarded as the father of the modern railway system. The author, Thomas Summerside, was a close friend of Stephenson and had the opportunity to spend a lot of time with him, which makes this book an intimate portrayal of the man behind the railway revolution. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of Stephenson's life and work. Some of the topics covered in the book include Stephenson's early life, his work on the Stockton and Darlington Railway, the construction of the Rocket locomotive, and his later years. The book is filled with anecdotes and stories about Stephenson, as well as conversations that Summerside had with him. Overall, ""Anecdotes, Reminiscences, And Conversations, Of And With The Late George Stephenson, Father Of Railways"" is a fascinating look at the life and work of one of the most important figures in the history of transportation.""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.
