machine-makers

Updated: May 14, 2025

He had a model made for him by the eminent machine-makers, Sharpe, Roberts, and Company; but still he could not make it work satisfactorily, and he was at length brought almost to the verge of despair. He returned to France to visit his family, still pursuing his idea, which had obtained complete possession of his mind.

Samuel Smiles - Self help; with illustrations of conduct and perseverance