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    • Chapter II — The memoir of Fleeming Jenkin Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter II - The memoir of Fleeming Jenkin highlights the remarkable breadth and depth of his contributions to engineering, particularly in his later years. Though his life was cut short, the impact of his work extended well beyond his final days. One of the most tangible examples was the successful deployment of an engineering system he helped design, which began operation at Glynde, Sussex, shortly after his passing. His influence also reached far into education through his publication Magnetism and…
    • Chapter II — The Compleat Angler Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter II – The Compleat Angler opens at daybreak, when Venator meets Piscator for an eagerly anticipated outing in nature. Rather than a simple fishing expedition, their day begins with a more urgent task—the pursuit of an otter known for raiding local fish. The rising sun casts long shadows across the meadow as men and dogs rush forward, already deep in the chase. Their excitement mirrors the tension of the unfolding scene. Piscator joins with spirited energy, thrilled by the rare opportunity to…
    • Chapter II — Some College Memories (2) Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter II begins with a familiar sense of nostalgia as the narrator gazes backward at his university years, but what sets his memory apart is its emotional clarity. He does not idealize the past blindly; instead, he grapples with how quickly his generation was replaced in halls he once called home. When reading through club records and finding his name now buried among successors, a jarring sense of detachment unfolds. College, once a stage of youthful promise, becomes distant and silent. In recognizing…
    • Chapter II — Records of a family of engineers Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter II begins with Robert Stevenson stepping fully into his role as the singular engineer of the Northern Lighthouse Board after parting from his earlier partnership with Thomas Smith. From 1807 onward, Stevenson not only supervised the technical aspects of lighthouse design and construction but also assumed a quasi-familial responsibility for the well-being of the lighthouse staff. Isolated and often stationed far from society, lightkeepers lived in conditions that tested both their discipline and…
    • Chapter II — Memories and Portraits Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter II continues with an exploration into how fiction distills life rather than replicating it. The author insists that while a novel might appear complex on the surface, its strength often lies in its underlying simplicity. Great novels, like great paintings, use clear strokes that sharpen a specific human truth rather than crowding the canvas with every detail of reality. Through focused intention, fiction can illuminate the subtleties of emotion or the weight of circumstance with greater clarity…
    • Chapter II — Memoir of fleeming Jenkin Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter II - Memoir of Fleeming Jenkin begins by tracing the origins of Fleeming Jenkin’s character through a childhood marked by instability, reflection, and nurturing influences. Born in 1833 in a modest coastguard station in Kent, his early years were shaped by frequent moves and separations due to his parents’ obligations. These transitions placed him under the care of relatives, exposing him to contrasting environments—his grandmother's hardship left a somber mark, while his Aunt Anna’s gentle…
    • Chapter II — Memoir of fleeming Jenkin Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter II - Memoir of Fleeming Jenkin traces the momentum of several pivotal cable-laying missions that carried both technical gravity and the spirit of maritime exploration. On July 2, Jenkin notes that 28 miles of telegraph cable have been successfully coiled into the hold of the ELBA, marking a logistical milestone in their operation. With precision, he accounts for the ship’s draft and the remaining cable’s weight, underlining how each figure contributed to the calculated rhythm of progress. Just…
    • Chapter I‑For Greater Things Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter I – For Greater Things opens with a striking image of Stanislaus Kostka, a seventeen-year-old nobleman, quietly slipping through the western gate of Vienna in August 1567. Though clothed in garments befitting his high birth, his steps are directed not toward a royal court or military glory, but toward Augsburg, where he hopes to follow a divine call. The contrast between his noble attire and his humble bread meal reveals a young man committed to shedding privilege in favor of a deeper purpose.…
    • Chapter I Domestic Annals Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter I begins with a lineage rooted in humble beginnings and shaped by enduring resilience. In 1665, James Stevenson, likely working as a tenant farmer, married Jean Keir in Renfrewshire. Their son Robert, born in 1675, later became a maltster, signaling a modest but stable livelihood. As the generations unfolded, another Robert Stevenson—born in 1720 from a second marriage—continued in the same trade, anchoring the family’s economic identity in Glasgow. This continuity of craft and responsibility…
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      by LovelyMay Chapter I begins with a gentle exploration of appearances versus worth, casting a quiet light on the collie named Rothsay Lass. She isn’t what the breeders wanted—her ears too pointed, her head too broad, her look deviating from the rigid standards of the dog show circuit. In a place where perfection is measured against narrow rules, Lass is labeled a “second,” unworthy despite her flawless lineage. Her days are marked by loneliness at the Rothsay Kennels, where admiration goes to those who meet…
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