Men of Invention and Industry

"Men of Invention and Industry" by Samuel Smiles offers inspiring biographies of pioneering inventors and industrialists who revolutionized society through their ingenuity and perseverance. The book highlights figures like James Watt, George Stephenson, and Isambard Kingdom Brunel, emphasizing their relentless drive, innovative spirit, and ability to overcome obstacles. Smiles underscores the virtues of hard work, determination, and vision, illustrating how these qualities fueled technological progress and economic growth, ultimately shaping the modern industrial world.Men of Invention and Industry is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1884.

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"Men of Invention and Industry" by Samuel Smiles offers inspiring biographies of pioneering inventors and industrialists who revolutionized society through their ingenuity and perseverance. The book highlights figures like James Watt, George Stephenson, and Isambard Kingdom Brunel, emphasizing their relentless drive, innovative spirit, and ability to overcome obstacles. Smiles underscores the virtues of hard work, determination, and vision, illustrating how these qualities fueled technological progress and economic growth, ultimately shaping the modern industrial world. Men of Invention and Industry is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1884.