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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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2 connections

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WAWattDADarwinSTStephenson

Relationship types

  • Professional
  • Other

Character groups

  • Economic and Political Thinkers

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SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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Relationships

  • Watt

    professional · positive

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