This book is a tribute to Alexander Lyman Holley, one of the most influential engineers of the 19th century. The book includes essays and remembrances by some of Holley's colleagues and associates, as well as a comprehensive overview of his life and career. Holley played a key role in the development of the steel industry in the United States, and was a pioneer in the application of science and technology to industry. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of engineering and industrial development in the United States.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.