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Side 6
The mechanism went on of itself , and required a look only now and then . Being
so far an easy job for the engineman , there was time to spare . By way of
occupying these idle minutes and hours , George began to model miniature
steam ...
The mechanism went on of itself , and required a look only now and then . Being
so far an easy job for the engineman , there was time to spare . By way of
occupying these idle minutes and hours , George began to model miniature
steam ...
Side 17
When , ' he said , ' I look back to the time when I first projected a locomotive
railway in this neighbourhood , I cannot but feel astonished at the opinions which
then prevailed . We were told , even by celebrated engineers , that it would be ...
When , ' he said , ' I look back to the time when I first projected a locomotive
railway in this neighbourhood , I cannot but feel astonished at the opinions which
then prevailed . We were told , even by celebrated engineers , that it would be ...
Side 18
If the traveller by railway wishes to see a lasting monument to George and Robert
Stephenson , he has only to look around ! * Life of George Stephenson , by
Samuel Smiles , 2 vol . 8vo . ' Story of George Stephenson , a lesser work for
popular ...
If the traveller by railway wishes to see a lasting monument to George and Robert
Stephenson , he has only to look around ! * Life of George Stephenson , by
Samuel Smiles , 2 vol . 8vo . ' Story of George Stephenson , a lesser work for
popular ...
Side 24
These encouraging words from the most sensible , as well as most loving of
sisters , had the effect of making the poor lad at times look forward to possible
recovery ; and to keep up his industrious habits and neatness of hand , he
amused ...
These encouraging words from the most sensible , as well as most loving of
sisters , had the effect of making the poor lad at times look forward to possible
recovery ; and to keep up his industrious habits and neatness of hand , he
amused ...
Side 25
... honour of drawing her brother - a task which she accomplished with a skill and
gentleness none other could have shewn — was yet astonished and bewildered
by the admiring looks and congratulations pressed on her by her kind - hearted ...
... honour of drawing her brother - a task which she accomplished with a skill and
gentleness none other could have shewn — was yet astonished and bewildered
by the admiring looks and congratulations pressed on her by her kind - hearted ...
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