McCullough, David

The Great Bridge: The Epic Story of the Building of the Brooklyn Bridge (Touchstone Book)

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ISBN 13:
9780671457112
author:
McCullough, David
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Simon & Schuster
language:
English
Publication Year:
1983
Pages:
562
Dimensions:
23.47 x 15.57 x 3.73 centimetres
Genre:
City & town planning - architectural aspects
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£20.09

Description

The Great Bridge: The Epic Story of the Building of the Brooklyn Bridge by David McCullough In the late 19th century, a monumental engineering project took root in New York, driven by the ambition to connect Manhattan and Brooklyn across the East River. The Brooklyn Bridge, one of the country's most iconic landmarks, was the brainchild of a visionary idea that would push the boundaries of engineering and politics. The construction of the bridge was a fourteen-year odyssey marked by countless challenges, including personal tragedies and public outcry. Yet, it was the determination of the Roebling family, particularly Emily, that proved pivotal in its completion. This is not just a story of an engineering marvel, but a sweeping narrative of the social climate of the time and the individuals who shaped its outcome. Through meticulous research and masterful storytelling, David McCullough brings to life the complex web of events that led to the bridge's construction, revealing the triumphs and tragedies that defined this pivotal moment in American history.

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