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“Samuel Smiles wrote an incredibly popular biography of George Stevenson in the 1850s, as part of his series 'Lives of the Engineers'.”
Sentiment: Highly Recommended
Trigger: Victorian self-help
For: Readers interested in industrial history and self-improvement
Key quote: “In fact, Samuel Smiles, the only great proponent of Victorian self-help, wrote an incredibly popular biography of him in the 1850s.”
The host mentions 'Lives of the Engineers' to highlight the remarkable life of George Stevenson, a pivotal figure in the development of locomotion during the Industrial Revolution. This book serves as a testament to the spirit of self-improvement and ingenuity that characterized the era.