The Life of George Stephenson and of his Son Robert Stephenson Comprising Also a History of the Invention and Introduction of the Railway Locomotive

CHAPTER IV.

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THE STEPHENSONS AT KILLINGWORTH--EDUCATION AND SELF-EDUCATION.

Efforts at Self-improvement.--John Wigham.--Studies in Natural Philosophy.--Education of Robert Stephenson.--Sent to Bruce's School, Newcastle.--His boyish Tricks.--Stephenson's Cottage, West Moor.--Mechanical Contrivances.--The Sun-dial at West Moor.--Stephenson's various Duties as Colliery Engineer. 137