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CHAPTER XV. Mr Telford's later years—His death and character

《The Life of Thomas Telford, Civil Engineer With an Introductory History of Roads and Travelling in Great Britain》· Samuel Smiles

《The Life of Thomas Telford, Civil Engineer With an Introductory History of Roads and Travelling in Great Britain》封面
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CHAPTER XV. Mr Telford's later years—His death and character

Telford's residence in London

Leaves the Salopian

First President of Institute of Civil Engineers

Consulted by foreign Governments as to roads and bridges

His views on railways

Failure of health

Consulted as to Dover Harbour

Illness and death

His character

His friends

Integrity

Views on money-making

Benevolence

Patriotism

His Will

Libraries in Eskdale supported by his bequests