Project Gutenberg 2008-02-24 Public domain in the USA. 480 Horton, Charles M. (Charles Marcus) 1879 Horton, Marcus 20006879 Opportunities in Engineering E-text prepared by Greg Bergquist and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Opportunities in Engineering" by Charles M. Horton is a career guide published in the early 20th century, specifically in 1920. The book discusses the various possibilities and prospects within the engineering profession, highlighting the significant role that engineers play in shaping modern society. It serves as an informative resource for young individuals interested in pursuing a career in engineering, offering insights into different branches of the field and the characteristics needed to succeed. Throughout the book, Horton elaborates on the multiple areas of engineering, including civil, mechanical, electrical, and mining, detailing the unique opportunities and challenges within each discipline. He emphasizes the importance of both theoretical knowledge and practical experience, advocating for a balance that can lead to successful careers. Horton shares anecdotes of individuals who have ascended from humble beginnings to prominent positions within the profession, underscoring the potential for advancement and the positive impact that engineers can have on the world. The author also addresses the personal qualities that contribute to a successful engineer, such as curiosity, creativity, and a dedication to lifelong learning, making a compelling case for the value and fulfillment to be found in the engineering profession. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 55.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Engineers Engineering TA Text Technology Engineering Browsing: Computers & Technology Browsing: Engineering & Construction Category: Engineering & Technology Category: How To ... 142537 2025-06-10T09:08:30.871715 text/html 142268 2008-02-24T14:11:09 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 69686 2008-02-24T14:14:22 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 147320 2025-06-10T09:08:37.864682 application/epub+zip 147493 2025-06-10T09:08:34.366727 application/epub+zip 118801 2025-06-10T09:08:32.951694 application/epub+zip 273605 2025-06-10T09:08:40.395662 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 256133 2025-06-10T09:08:36.927859 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 203344 2022-09-11T11:24:11.623670 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 126050 2025-06-10T09:08:30.465731 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 125845 2008-02-24T14:08:32 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 45928 2008-02-24T14:08:32 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 125855 2008-02-24T14:08:32 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 45922 2008-02-24T14:08:32 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20823 2025-06-10T09:08:40.547665 application/rdf+xml 12609 2025-06-10T09:08:33.538699 image/jpeg 3086 2025-06-10T09:08:33.239703 image/jpeg 144600 2025-06-10T09:08:30.904726 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog