Originally published in 1881, this is the definitive biography of George Stephenson, written by the acknowledged master of industrial archaeology and biography. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Hesperides Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. Contents Include: The Newcastle Coal-Field - George Stephenson’s Early Years - Newburn and Callerton - George Stephenson Learns to be an Engine Man - Marriage, Engineman at Willington Quay and Killingworth - Engine Curing - The Stephenson’s at Killingworth - The Locomotive Engine - Invention of the Geordy Safety Lamp - George Stephenson’s Further Improvements in the Locomotive - George Stephenson Engineer of the Stockton and Darlington Railway - The Liverpool and Manchester Railway Projected - Parliamentary Contest on the Liverpool and Manchester Bill - Chat Moss - Robert Stephenson in Colombia - Opening of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway - The London and Birmingham Railway Constructed - Manchester and Leeds, Midland and Other Railways - George Stephenson’s Coal Mines - Robert Stephenson’s Career - Chester and Holyhead Railway - Closing Years of George Stephenson’s Life - Illness and Death - Robert Stephenson’s Victoria Bridge, Lower Canada - Illness and Death - The Stephenson’s Characteristics