Biographies of Working Men

"Biographies of Working Men" by Grant Allen is a series of compelling life stories about working-class heroes from the 1800s. Shining a light on figures like Thomas Telford and George Stephenson, the book shows how these individuals overcame tough starts to become important and influential people. We see those early days where Thomas Telford faced hardship as a shepard's son in Scotland, his struggle to support himself and his mother, and his thirst for knowledge which he quenched at a local parish school. These stories highlight the importance of hard work and show how education can truly change a person's life and demonstrates how grit and a good education can lift someone of humble origins to greatness.