xx CONTENTS. 



CHAPTEE XXL 



Characteristics of the Stephensons Resume' of George Stephenson's history 

 His patience and perseverance His thoroughness and honesty His battle 

 for the locomotive His manual dexterity Deportment towards his work- 

 people His generosity Compared with James Watt Social influences 

 of the locomotive Habits of observation His conversational powers 

 A late learner His goodness of heart Robert Stephenson's kindliness of 

 disposition His affection for his father His manners His generosity 

 The Civil Engineers' Institute George Stephenson on politics Views on 

 Free-trade Robert a " Protectionist " Services rendered to civilization 

 by the Stephensons Page 465-482 



APPENDIX. 



Narrative of George Stephenson's Inventions and Improvements in connec- 

 tion with the Locomotive Engine and Railways. By his Son, Robert 

 Stephenson 485-496 



The Steam-blast in the Locomotive, and the Merits of the several Claimants 

 to the Invention discussed; including Robert Stephenson's Remarks 

 thereon . 497-504 



INDEX 505-512 



