Illustrated biography; or, Memoirs of the great and the good of all nations and all times; comprising sketches of eminent statesmen, philosophers, heroes, artists, reformers, philanthropists, mechanics, navigators, authors, poets, divines, soldiers, savans, etc . h. The statue represented in ourengraving is the most beautiful in Westminster abbey ; and it is remarkable loa-the following striking inscription, said to be written by Lord Brougham, who^at a public meeting at which it was determined to erect this monument, paida high tribute to the character and genius of the great mechanic :— Not
Illustrated biography; or, Memoirs of the great and the good of all nations and all times; comprising sketches of eminent statesmen, philosophers, heroes, artists, reformers, philanthropists, mechanics, navigators, authors, poets, divines, soldiers, savans, etc . h. The statue represented in ourengraving is the most beautiful in Westminster abbey ; and it is remarkable loa-the following striking inscription, said to be written by Lord Brougham, who^at a public meeting at which it was determined to erect this monument, paida high tribute to the character and genius of the great mechanic :— Not to perpetuate a nameWhich mast endure while the peaceful arts flourish, But to show That mankind have learned to honor thoseWho best deserve their gratitude, The King, His Ministers, and many of the Nobles and Commoners of the Realm, Raised this Monument to JAMKS WATT, Who, directing the force of an original Genius, Early exercised in philosophic research, To the improvement of The Steam-Engine, Enlarged the Resources of his Country, • Increased the Power of Man, And rose to an eminent place Among the most illustrious followers of Science And the real Benefactors of the World. Born at Greenock, at Heathficld, in Staffordshire, Statue of Watt in Westminster Abbey. PATRICK HENRY. 341
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