The Rocket: The Story of the Stephensons, Father and Son
The Rocket: The Story of the Stephensons, Father and Son
Biographies, Engineering & Technology, History - British, History - Modern (1750+)
The Rocket: The Story of the Stephensons, Father and Son, written by Helen C. Knight in the late 19th century, chronicles the lives of George Stephenson and his son Robert, pioneers in steam locomotive development. The narrative details George's impoverished childhood in Wylam, England, highlighting his early struggles and burgeoning passion for machinery. Their innovations significantly impacted the railway industry, making this work a notable historical account of father-son collaboration in engineering.
