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