This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Published by: Longmans, Green in 1891 in 416 pages; Subjects: Engineers; Biography & Autobiography / General; Biography & Autobiography / Historical; Biography & Autobiography / Reference; Biography & Autobiography / Science & Technology; Biography & Autobiography / Women; Biography & Autobiography / Personal Memoirs; Technology & Engineering / Engineering (General);