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