Samuel Smiles tells the story of James Brindley, a self-taught millwright who became a pioneer in the construction of canals and aqueducts in 18th-century England. Brindley's engineering feats transformed the landscape and economy of the country, and allowed for the efficient transportation of goods between cities. Smiles provides a fascinating insight into the life and work of this remarkable man, and sheds light on the early days of industrialization in Britain.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.