Kyte, John

Sir Henry Fowler KBE

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ISBN 13:
9781326257248
author:
Kyte, John
format:
Paperback
publisher:
lulu
language:
English
Publication Year:
2015
Pages:
138
Dimensions:
23.4 x 15.6 x 0.8 centimetres (0
Genre:
History, General, ,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 5 working days
£10.86

Description

Sir Henry Fowler KBE was born in Evesham and educated in Birmingham. He went on to become the Chief Mechanical Engineer of the London Midland & Scottish Railway (LMS) and President of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers. This biography offers a fresh perspective on Sir Henry's life, focusing on his personal qualities and experiences rather than his inventions. The book provides an important study for anyone interested in the history of engineering in Great Britain during the Twentieth Century. By exploring Sir Henry's diverse interests and passions, including his amateur sporting pursuits and devout faith, this biography sheds new light on a remarkable figure who made significant contributions to British industry and society.

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