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Chapter V - Memoir of Fleeming Jenkin captures the mature years of Fleeming’s life in Edinburgh, a city known for its blend of intellectual rigor and social charm. The city’s dual character—academic and argumentative, yet steeped in tradition—was an ideal backdrop for someone with Fleeming’s depth. While many of his peers found their leisure in golf or the prestigious archery clubs, he maintained a certain distance from these social norms, opting instead to invest his energies in family,…-
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Chapter I - The memoir of Fleeming Jenkin opens with a warm and vivid portrait of a man whose life was defined by both intellectual vigor and deep personal connection. His household in Edinburgh included three generations living closely together, creating a rich, interwoven family dynamic. Far from being a source of friction, these relationships thrived on mutual respect and affection. Figures like Mr. Austin and Captain Jenkin were not only respected elders but also active contributors to the family’s…
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Chapter II - The memoir of Fleeming Jenkin paints a vivid picture of a man whose curiosity and passion extended far beyond his engineering career. His connection to rural life offered a peaceful yet stimulating contrast to his academic and professional obligations. Time spent among villagers revealed his natural ease in embracing different lifestyles, and he approached rural customs not with detachment but with genuine admiration. These visits were more than retreats—they were opportunities to explore a…
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Chapter III - The memoir of Fleeming Jenkin reveals a man whose pursuit of excellence extended into every facet of life, from work to relationships. Jenkin was known for holding high standards and expecting the same from others, including his closest family. This intensity, though intimidating at first—particularly for his wife, who came from a more relaxed educational environment—soon became a source of strength. Those around him found that this demand for quality led to personal growth, mutual…
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Chapter VI - The memoir of Fleeming Jenkin opens during a decade marked by personal hardship, yet laced with emotional depth and forward-looking ambition. Fleeming finds himself contemplating the narratives of engineers whose biographies seem to dwell only on hardship and grief. He expresses a longing for stories that trace an arc toward lasting happiness, revealing an emotional weariness and desire for affirming meaning amid growing personal sorrow. This tone shapes the unfolding of events in his life…
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Chapter I - The memoir of Fleeming Jenkin opens with a personal recollection by Sir William Thomson, who later became Lord Kelvin, describing his first encounter with Jenkin in 1859. Jenkin was introduced to Thomson through Lewis Gordon, already active in the emerging field of submarine telegraphy. At the time, Thomson was deeply engaged in testing undersea cables, and Jenkin had been recommended to observe the process due to his technical aptitude. Their meeting led to a professional relationship rooted…
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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…
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The Case of George Dedlow
The Case of George Dedlow introduces a young physician-in-training whose wartime injuries force him to redefine what it means to inhabit a body, and this chapter invites readers to follow that unsettling transition from earnest medical student to shattered veteran still determined to analyze his own undoing. From the moment Dedlow enlists after Fort Sumter’s alarm, curiosity about anatomy and empathy for suffering collide with cannon fire, and the story pivots on the irony that he gains his deepest…-
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The Woman in Me by Britney Spears is a raw, candid memoir where the pop star shares her journey through fame, struggles, and reclaiming her freedom. A must-read for fans seeking a deeper look at her life and resilience.-
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Chapter 35 captures a period in my life where the control of the conservatorship suffocated me, but I still tried to hold on to small moments of personal freedom. Living in Las Vegas and performing regularly was a bittersweet experience. Initially, I loved the dry heat of the city and the feeling of being part of the excitement and luck that Vegas represents. But that joy began to fade, as the reality of being controlled by my family and the conservatorship set in. The beginning of my residency in 2013 had…-
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