Industrial Biography: Iron Workers and Tool Makers (eBook)

Forging the Future: Tales of Iron Workers and Tool Makers

Samuel Smiles (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2019
350 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
405-766460841-3 (EAN)

Infos

Samuel Smiles's "Industrial Biography: Iron Workers and Tool Makers" is an exploration of the lives and contributions of the pivotal figures in the iron and tool-making industries during the 19th century. Through a blend of narrative biography and social history, Smiles portrays the virtues of hard work, ingenuity, and perseverance that characterized the era's industrial revolution. The book serves not only as a homage to these industrial pioneers but also as a manifesto for self-help, encapsulating the spirit of the Victorian ethos in its call to meritocratic achievement and individual responsibility. Smiles, a Scottish author and reformer, was profoundly influenced by the transformative socio-economic changes of his time. An advocate for the self-help philosophy, he sought to inspire others through the exemplary lives of industrious individuals. His prior experiences as a journalist and his own humble beginnings instilled in him a deep appreciation for the triumphs achievable through dedication and skill. This context enriches his narratives, providing a compelling framework that emphasizes the importance of character in the pursuit of success. "Industrial Biography" is highly recommended for anyone interested in the roots of industrialization and its social implications. Smiles's vibrant prose brings to life not only the historical significance of these figures but also their enduring relevance as inspirations for contemporary readers aspiring to overcome obstacles in their own lives.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 27.11.2019
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Biografien / Erfahrungsberichte
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Technik
• Schlagworte: 19th century labor history • American tool makers • Biographical narratives collection • Biography • Craftsmanship and skill development • Great Britain • Industrial arts • Industrialization • Industrial Revolution • industrial revolution history • industry history • Iron industry and trade • iron workers • Labor history • Manufacturing • Manufacturing industry contributions • Samuel Smiles • Scottish author perspective • Self-made men achievements • Technological innovation stories • Technology General • tool makers • Victorian social reform • workmanship