9781422269671

A Rolls-Royce HP 10 from 1905.

mother moved their family to London, where Royce attended his one year of grammar school. In 1872, Royce’s father died. So that the family would not become destitute, all of the children went to work, as did their mother. His two jobs as a newspaper salesperson and telegram delivery person precluded his staying in school. Determined to learn, Royce studied at home in what free time he had and tinkered with anything mechanical he could find. After six years of his working, one of his aunts intervened, noting his dedication to bettering himself and his innate learning abilities. She helped him obtain an apprenticeship with the Great Northern

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