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Author | : David McCullough |
Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | : 654 |
Release | : 2001-06 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0743217373 |
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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."
Author | : Dan Egan |
Publisher | : W. W. Norton & Company |
Total Pages | : 384 |
Release | : 2017-03-07 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0393246442 |
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New York Times Bestseller Winner of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize Winner of the J. Anthony Lukas Award "Nimbly splices together history, science, reporting and personal experiences into a taut and cautiously hopeful narrative.… Egan’s book is bursting with life (and yes, death)." —Robert Moor, New York Times Book Review The Great Lakes—Erie, Huron, Michigan, Ontario, and Superior—hold 20 percent of the world’s supply of surface fresh water and provide sustenance, work, and recreation for tens of millions of Americans. But they are under threat as never before, and their problems are spreading across the continent. The Death and Life of the Great Lakes is prize-winning reporter Dan Egan’s compulsively readable portrait of an ecological catastrophe happening right before our eyes, blending the epic story of the lakes with an examination of the perils they face and the ways we can restore and preserve them for generations to come.
Author | : Henry Petroski |
Publisher | : Vintage |
Total Pages | : 715 |
Release | : 2010-12-15 |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | : 0307773132 |
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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
Author | : David McCullough |
Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | : 608 |
Release | : 2012-05-15 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1451683235 |
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Originally published: New York: Simon and Schuster, 1972; reprinted with new preface by the author.
Author | : David G. McCullough |
Publisher | : Avon Books |
Total Pages | : 636 |
Release | : 1976 |
Genre | : Bridges |
ISBN | : 9780380007530 |
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Celebrating the centennial of the opening of the Brooklyn Bridge, here is the classic account of one of the greatest engineering feats of all time. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.
Author | : Edmond F. Farrington |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 112 |
Release | : 1881 |
Genre | : Brooklyn Bridge (New York, N.Y.) |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : David G. McCullough |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 636 |
Release | : 1972 |
Genre | : Bridges |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : Milkyway Media |
Publisher | : Milkyway Media |
Total Pages | : 23 |
Release | : 2024-01-24 |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | : |
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Get the Summary of David McCullough's The Great Bridge in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Great Bridge" by David McCullough chronicles the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge, a monumental feat of engineering led by John Augustus Roebling and his son Washington. The book delves into the technical challenges, such as the innovative use of caissons and the dangers of caisson disease, as well as the political and financial scandals that surrounded the project, including the involvement of "Boss" Tweed and the Tammany Hall ring...
Author | : Abram Stevens Hewitt |
Publisher | : Legare Street Press |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2023-07-18 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9781021979537 |
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The Brooklyn Bridge is an iconic symbol of the United States, and Abram Stevens Hewitt's classic account of its construction is a must-read for anyone interested in the story of this magnificent feat of engineering. Hewitt draws on contemporary sources and his own experience working on the bridge to provide a vivid and insightful portrait of one of America's most enduring landmarks. This book is a celebration of human ingenuity and perseverance, and a testament to the human spirit. 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.
Author | : David McCullough |
Publisher | : Simon & Schuster |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2017-11-07 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9781501189074 |
Download David McCullough: Great Achievements in American History Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
From “one of our most gifted living writers” (The Washington Post), three great stories of American accomplishment—the building of the Brooklyn Bridge, the construction of the Panama Canal, and the invention of flight—all collected in one volume. This boxed set includes the following three volumes: The Great Bridge The dramatic and enthralling story of the building of the Brooklyn Bridge, the world’s longest suspension bridge at the time, a tale of greed, corruption, and obstruction but also of optimism, heroism, and determination. The Path Between the Seas The National Book Award–winning epic chronicle of the creation of the Panama Canal, a first-rate drama of the bold and brilliant engineering feat that was filled with both tragedy and triumph. The Wright Brothers The #1 New York Times bestseller—the dramatic story-behind-the-story about the courageous brothers who taught the world how to fly—Wilbur and Orville Wright.