Lives of the Engineers, Harbors, Lighthouses, Bridges: Smeaton and Rennie (1874)

Lives of the Engineers, Harbors, Lighthouses, Bridges: Smeaton and Rennie is a book written by Samuel Smiles and published in 1874. The book is a biographical account of the lives and works of two prominent civil engineers of the 18th and 19th centuries, John Smeaton and John Rennie. It details their contributions to the fields of engineering, including the design and construction of harbors, lighthouses, and bridges. Smiles provides a detailed account of their lives, from their early beginnings to their most notable achievements. The book also delves into the scientific and technical aspects of their work, providing readers with an in-depth understanding of the engineering principles and practices of the time. Overall, Lives of the Engineers, Harbors, Lighthouses, Bridges: Smeaton and Rennie is a comprehensive and informative book that sheds light on the lives and accomplishments of two influential figures in the field of civil 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.