Autobiography of Sir John Rennie, F.R.S., Past President of the Institute of Civil Engineers Comprising the history of his professional life, together with reminiscences dating from the commencement of the century to the present time.

"Autobiography of Sir John Rennie, F.R.S." by John Rennie, is a recollection of a civil engineer’s career and memories from the turn of the 19th century. The book opens with young Rennie's upbringing in London, his education, and early influences, including his father's work in engineering and encounters with figures, along with his early involvement in bridge construction projects, giving readers a glimpse into the foundations of his future accomplishments in the field. Overall, it provides a window into the world of 19th-century engineering through the eyes of a man who helped shape it.