Life of Isambard Kingdom Brunel

Life of Isambard Kingdom Brunel is in Victorian Books.

Chapter 17

Remniniscences of Mr. Brunel's Private Life — Removal to 18 Duke Street, Westminster — His Marriage, 1836 — Special Constable in 1848— Mr. Brunel's Love of Art— His Journey to Italy, 1842— Accident with the Half-Sovereign, 1843 — Purchase of Property in Devonshire, 1847 — His life at Watcombe — The Launch of the 'Great Eastern,' 1857 — Mr. Brunel's Failing Health — Journeys to Switzerland and Egypt, 1858 — Letter from Philæ (February 12, 1859)— His last Illness— His Death, September 15, 1859Funeral — Address of Joseph Locke, Esq., M.P., at the Institution of Civil Engineers, November 8, 1859.