""Industrial Biography: Iron Workers and Tool Makers"" by Samuel Smiles is a comprehensive account of the lives and achievements of some of the most important figures in the ironworking and tool-making industries in the 19th century. In this book, Smiles profiles the lives of several key individuals, including John Wilkinson, Henry Maudslay, James Nasmyth, and Joseph Whitworth, among others. He explores their backgrounds, education, and early careers, as well as their contributions to the development of new technologies and manufacturing processes. Smiles also provides insight into the social and economic conditions of the time, and how these factors influenced the growth and success of the ironworking and tool-making industries. Overall, ""Industrial Biography"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of industry and technology, as well as the lives of some of the most innovative and influential figures of the 19th century.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1883 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.