An Engineer's Tale - Softcover

Billy Higginbottom

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1836714424 ISBN 13: 9781836714422

Publisher: Pegasus, 2026

Synopsis

Billy Higginbottom's An Engineer's Tale is a captivating journey through the life of a Lancashire lad who defied the odds to become an electrical engineer. From his mischievous beginnings with an electric wall socket to his adventures in Blackpool's Golden Mile, Higginbottom's anecdotes are filled with humour and insight. The book takes readers on a nostalgic trip through the heyday of Blackpool's seaside resort and the bustling docks of Fleetwood, where Higginbottom's ingenuity and resourcefulness shine through. With vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling, Higginbottom shares his experiences of working as a lumper at Fleetwood docks and his unexpected success as a checker on the cargo dock. Each vignette in this book is a small story that comes together to form a delightful and entertaining read, offering a glimpse into the world of big engineering projects and the resilience of a determined engineer. An Engineer's Tale is a testament to the enduring spirit of a young boy who dared to defy the rules and follow his passion for engineering.

About this title

About the Author

The Author is a retired Chartered Engineer who was challenged by his NHS consultant oncologist to do something useful with his remaining life, in return for a very expensive immunotherapy treatment aimed at preventing a recurrence of metastatic malignant melanoma. Writing books of fiction was the agreed deal, and this is the first such book.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pegasus
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1836714424
• ISBN 13: 9781836714422
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 204