The Conquest of Bread · Character
Stephenson
An inventor of the steam locomotive, mentioned in passing.
minor
First appearance: the conquest of bread
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Cited as an example of a 'lazy' individual who became laborious after finding the right path.
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With Watt (professional): Stephenson and Watt were pioneering engineers in the Industrial Revolution, with Watt's steam engine enabling Stephenson's railways. In IV: Cited as an example of a 'lazy' individual who…
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- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Economic and Political Thinkers
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- Breaking point
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- Closing
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