Thomas Telford books in order
Scottish civil engineer, architect and stonemason
- Lived
- 1757–1834
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 1
Thomas Telford published 1 book. The best-known is Life of Thomas Telford, Civil Engineer.
Updated September 2026
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Life of Thomas Telford, Civil Engineer
Thomas Telford's most-read book.
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Life of Thomas Telford, Civil Engineer (1838)
About Thomas Telford
Thomas Telford was a Scottish civil engineer. After establishing himself as an engineer of road and canal projects in Shropshire, he designed numerous infrastructure projects in his native Scotland, as well as harbours and tunnels. Such was his reputation as a prolific designer of highways and related bridges, he was dubbed the 'Colossus of Roads', and, reflecting his command of all types of civil engineering in the early 19th century, he was elected as the first president of the Institution of Civil Engineers, a post he held for 14 years until his death. The town of Telford in Shropshire was named after him.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Thomas Telford FAQ
- How many books has Thomas Telford written?
- Thomas Telford published 1 book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Thomas Telford's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Life of Thomas Telford, Civil Engineer.
- What is Thomas Telford's most famous book?
- Life of Thomas Telford, Civil Engineer is Thomas Telford's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.