Project Gutenberg 2017-09-21 Public domain in the USA. 156 Stevenson, David 1815 1886 Life of Robert Stevenson, Civil Engineer Produced by Chris Curnow, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Life of Robert Stevenson, Civil Engineer" by David Stevenson is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work focuses on the life and accomplishments of Robert Stevenson, a prominent civil engineer known for his contributions to lighthouse construction and various public works in Scotland. The book encapsulates Stevenson's engineering innovations, projects, and his role in advancing civil engineering practices in his time. The opening of this memoir provides significant background on Robert Stevenson, detailing his early life and education amidst family tragedies. It describes how he was exposed to the field of engineering through his stepfather's involvement in lighthouse innovation, sparking his passion for civil engineering. It also touches on his early appointments and responsibilities, showcasing his proactive approach and developing expertise in engineering, particularly through his work associated with the Northern Lighthouse Board. This introduction sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of Stevenson's professional journey, underscoring the challenging yet pivotal role he played in shaping maritime safety along Scotland's treacherous coastlines. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 56.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Stevenson, Robert, 1772-1850 Civil engineers -- Great Britain -- Biography TA Text Category: Biographies Category: Engineering & Technology 626623 2025-07-22T08:10:47.618237 text/html 591754 2024-10-23T02:40:21 text/html 2464899 2025-07-22T08:10:58.528158 application/epub+zip 2462813 2025-07-22T08:10:50.000205 application/epub+zip 306309 2025-07-22T08:10:48.791231 application/epub+zip 2620996 2025-07-22T08:11:04.580191 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2574183 2025-07-22T08:10:57.262162 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 425656 2022-08-25T06:10:06.366139 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 529873 2025-07-22T08:10:46.201259 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 509863 2024-10-23T02:40:21 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16489 2025-07-22T08:11:04.735137 application/rdf+xml 12052 2025-07-22T08:10:48.938232 image/jpeg 2109 2025-07-22T08:10:48.869211 image/jpeg 2092719 2025-07-22T08:10:47.738256 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 en.wikipedia