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The Great Bridge
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Author : David McCullough
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2001-06
The Great Bridge written by David McCullough and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-06 with History categories.
First published in 1972, The Great Bridge is the classic account of one of the greatest engineering feats of all time. Winning acclaim for its comprehensive look at the building of the Brooklyn Bridge, this book helped cement David McCullough's reputation as America's preeminent social historian. Now, The Great Bridge is reissued as a Simon & Schuster Classic Edition with a new introduction by the author. This monumental book brings back for American readers the heroic vision of the America we once had. It is the enthralling story of one of the greatest events in our nation's history during the Age of Optimism -- a period when Americans were convinced in their hearts that all great things were possible. In the years around 1870, when the project was first undertaken, the concept of building a great bridge to span the East River between the great cities of Manhattan and Brooklyn required a vision and determination comparable to that which went into the building of the pyramids. Throughout the fourteen years of its construction, the odds against the successful completion of the bridge seemed staggering. Bodies were crushed and broken, lives lost, political empires fell, and surges of public emotion constantly threatened the project. But this is not merely the saga of an engineering miracle: it is a sweeping narrative of the social climate of the time and of the heroes and rascals who had a hand in either constructing or obstructing the great enterprise. Amid the flood of praise for the book when it was originally published, Newsday said succinctly "This is the definitive book on the event. Do not wait for a better try: there won't be any."
The Great Bridge
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Author : David McCullough
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2012-05-15
The Great Bridge written by David McCullough and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-05-15 with History categories.
The Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award-winning author of Truman evaluates the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge as the greatest engineering triumph of its time, citing the pivotal contributions of chief engineer Washington Roebling and the technical problems and political corruption that challenged the project.
Engineers Of Dreams
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Author : Henry Petroski
language : en
Publisher: Vintage
Release Date : 2010-12-15
Engineers Of Dreams written by Henry Petroski and has been published by Vintage this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-12-15 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Petroski reveals the science and engineering--not to mention the politics, egotism, and sheer magic--behind America's great bridges, particularly those constructed during the great bridge-building era starting in the 1870s and continuing through the 1930s. It is the story of the men and women who built the St. Louis, the George Washington, and the Golden Gate bridges, drawing not only on their mastery of numbers but on their gifts for persuasion and self-promotion. It is an account of triumphs and ignominious disasters (including the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, which literally twisted itself apart in a high wind). And throughout this grandly engaging book, Petroski lets us see how bridges became the "symbols and souls" of our civilization, as well as testaments to their builders' vision, ingenuity, and perseverance. "Seamlessly linked...With astonishing scope and generosity of view, Mr. Petroski places the tradition of American bridge-building in perspective."--New York Times Book Review
How Did They Build That Bridge
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Author : Vicky Franchino
language : en
Publisher: Cherry Lake
Release Date : 2009-08-01
How Did They Build That Bridge written by Vicky Franchino and has been published by Cherry Lake this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-08-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
This title discusses how bridges are built, including engineering, design and construction.
Little Red Lighthouse And The Great Gray Bridge
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Author : Hildegarde Hoyt Swift
language : en
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Release Date : 2004-02-29
Little Red Lighthouse And The Great Gray Bridge written by Hildegarde Hoyt Swift and has been published by Turtleback Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-02-29 with Juvenile fiction categories.
A little lighthouse on the Hudson River regains its pride when it finds out that it is still useful and has an important job to do.
The Cardturner
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Author : Louis Sachar
language : en
Publisher: A&C Black
Release Date : 2011-08-09
The Cardturner written by Louis Sachar and has been published by A&C Black this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-08-09 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
When Alton's ageing, blind uncle asks him to attend bridge games with him, he agrees. After all, it's better than a crappy summer job in the local shopping mall, and Alton's mother thinks it might secure their way to a good inheritance sometime in the future. But, like all apparently casual choices in any of Louis Sachar's wonderful books, this choice soon turns out to be a lot more complex than Alton could ever have imagined. As his relationship with his uncle develops, and he meets the very attractive Toni, deeply buried secrets are uncovered and a romance that spans decades is finally brought to conclusion. Alton's mother is in for a surprise!
Thomas And The Big Big Bridge Thomas Friends
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Author : Rev. W. Awdry
language : en
Publisher: Golden Books
Release Date : 2010-11-10
Thomas And The Big Big Bridge Thomas Friends written by Rev. W. Awdry and has been published by Golden Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-11-10 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
It’s a special day for the railway! A big, big bridge has opened in the new rail line through the Mountains of Sodor. Thomas is excited, but some of the other engines are afraid of being so high. Can Thomas help them get over their fears–or will he become afraid, too? From the Hardcover edition.
The Brooklyn Bridge
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Author : Elizabeth Mann
language : en
Publisher: Mikaya Press
Release Date : 1996
The Brooklyn Bridge written by Elizabeth Mann and has been published by Mikaya Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with Bridges categories.
Describes the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge, from its conception by John Roebling in 1852 through, after many setbacks, its final completion under the direction of his son, Washington, in 1883.
The Bridge
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Author : Iain Banks
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2008-09-04
The Bridge written by Iain Banks and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-09-04 with Fiction categories.
The man who wakes up in the extraordinary world of a bridge has amnesia, and his doctor doesn't seem to want to cure him. Does it matter? Exploring the bridge occupies most of his days. But at night there are his dreams... Dreams in which desperate men drive sealed carriages across barren mountains to a bizarre rendezvous; an illiterate barbarian storms an enchanted tower under a stream of verbal abuse; and broken men walk forever over bridges without end, taunted by visions of a doomed sexuality. Lying in bed unconscious after an accident wouldn't be much fun, you'd think. Oh yes? It depends who and what you've left behind. Which is the stranger reality, day or night? Frequently hilarious and consistently disturbing, THE BRIDGE is a novel of outrageous contrasts, constructed chaos and elegant absurdities. Why customers are loving The Bridge: "Banks' Wasp Factory is frequently called 'One of the 20th century's 100 greatest novels'. It pales in comparison to The Bridge!" - Amazon Reviewer, 5 stars "Mindblowing! This is the first Iain Banks novel I have read and needless to say I'll be back for more." - Amazon Reviewer, 5 stars
David Mccullough Great Moments In History E Book Box Set
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Author : David McCullough
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2011-05-24
David Mccullough Great Moments In History E Book Box Set written by David McCullough and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-05-24 with History categories.
From New York Times bestselling author David McCullough, a special eBook boxed set features books that study key points of American history. The David McCullough Great Moments in History e-book box set includes the following McCullough classics: · 1776: The riveting story of George Washington, the men who marched with him, and their British foes in the momentous year of American independence. · The Johnstown Flood: The classic history of an American tragedy that became a scandal in the age of the Robber Barons, the preventable flood that destroyed a town and killed 2,000 people. · Path Between the Seas: The epic National Book Award-winning history of the heroic successes, tragic failures, and astonishing engineering and medical feats that made the Panama Canal possible. · The Great Bridge: The remarkable, enthralling story of the planning and construction of the Brooklyn Bridge, which linked two great cities and epitomized American optimism, skill, and determination. · Special Bonus: The Course of Human Events: In this Jefferson Lecture in the Humanities, David McCullough draws on his personal experience as a historian to acknowledge the crucial importance of writing in history’s enduring impact and influence, and he affirms the significance of history in teaching us about human nature through the ages.