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George and Robert Stephenson

George and Robert Stephenson

Journey into the transformative era of the steam railway as we explore the remarkable contributions of George and Robert Stephenson, pioneers who reshaped transportation history. This podcast invites listeners to delve into the engineering marvels that revolutionized travel and trade, showcasing the profound impact of their innovative designs and visionary projects. With each episode featuring a new complete audiobook, you'll discover a rotating collection of narratives that highlight the challenges, triumphs, and legacies of these legendary figures in railway engineering. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that illuminate the intricate relationship between technology and society in the 19th century. Join us on this captivating journey through time and uncover the rich tapestry of stories that celebrate the father-son duo who laid the groundwork for modern railways. Discover a new book with every episode and expand your understanding of this pivotal chapter in engineering history.

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Charles Simeon-Handley Carr Glyn Moule 7 hr 28 min 39 sec
Within and Without A Dramatic Poem-George MacDonald 4 hr 26 min 40 sec
Upper Canada Sketches-Thomas Conant 5 hr 54 min 46 sec
Saga of the Greenlanders (Reeves Translation)-Unknown 1 hr 8 min
Life and Death of King John-William Shakespeare 2 hr 28 min 38 sec
Grand Cañon of the Colorado-John Muir 1 hr 1 min 33 sec
Dave Brings Home A Wife (dramatic reading)-Steele Rudd 1 hr 39 min 28 sec
Cosmos A Sketch of a Physical Description of The Universe Introduction-Alexander von Humboldt 2 hr 40 min 11 sec
Poems (1686)-Anne Killigrew 1 hr 49 min 51 sec
Romance of Modern Invention-Archibald Williams 9 hr 1 min 5 sec
Autobiography of a Newspaper Girl-Elizabeth L. Banks 9 hr 25 min 11 sec
Early History of the Airplane-Orville Wright, Wilbur Wright 1 hr 33 min 14 sec
My First Book-Various 9 hr 9 min 7 sec
King of Schnorrers-Israel Zangwill 4 hr 25 min
Short Nonfiction Collection, Vol. 053-Various 6 hr 4 min 36 sec
Chronicles of Avonlea (version 2 Dramatic Reading)-Lucy Maud Montgomery 6 hr 44 min 36 sec
Ecclesiastes 40 min 53 sec
Cyrano de Bergerac (Hooker translation)-Edmond Rostand 4 hr 47 min 17 sec
21 - George and Robert Stephenson by Samuel Smiles 47 min 7 sec
20 - George and Robert Stephenson by Samuel Smiles 29 min 24 sec
19 - George and Robert Stephenson by Samuel Smiles 35 min 42 sec
18 - George and Robert Stephenson by Samuel Smiles 36 min 22 sec
17 - George and Robert Stephenson by Samuel Smiles 51 min 10 sec
16 - George and Robert Stephenson by Samuel Smiles 39 min 43 sec
15 - George and Robert Stephenson by Samuel Smiles 29 min 34 sec
14 - George and Robert Stephenson by Samuel Smiles 30 min 51 sec
13 - George and Robert Stephenson by Samuel Smiles 51 min 25 sec
12 - George and Robert Stephenson by Samuel Smiles 38 min 13 sec
11 - George and Robert Stephenson by Samuel Smiles 53 min 55 sec
10 - George and Robert Stephenson by Samuel Smiles 42 min 27 sec
09 - George and Robert Stephenson by Samuel Smiles 28 min 19 sec
08 - George and Robert Stephenson by Samuel Smiles 36 min 44 sec
07 - George and Robert Stephenson by Samuel Smiles 49 min 1 sec
06 - George and Robert Stephenson by Samuel Smiles 27 min 25 sec
05 - George and Robert Stephenson by Samuel Smiles 29 min 47 sec
04 - George and Robert Stephenson by Samuel Smiles 35 min 17 sec
03 - George and Robert Stephenson by Samuel Smiles 19 min 26 sec
02 - George and Robert Stephenson by Samuel Smiles 30 min 25 sec
01 - George and Robert Stephenson by Samuel Smiles 27 min 18 sec

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