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 collection of biographies of two prominent civil engineers, John Smeaton and John Rennie, who were instrumental in the development of modern engineering practices in the 18th and 19th centuries. The book details the lives and works of Smeaton and Rennie, including their most famous projects such as the Eddystone Lighthouse and the London Bridge. It also explores their contributions to the development of engineering as a profession and the impact their work had on society. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of the lives and works of these two engineers. It includes illustrations and diagrams of their most famous projects, as well as quotes and anecdotes from their personal lives. Overall, ""Lives of the Engineers, Harbors, Lighthouses, Bridges: Smeaton and Rennie"" is a comprehensive and informative account of the lives and works of two influential figures in the history of engineering. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of science and technology, as well as those interested in the development of modern engineering practices.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.