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In the 19th century, the Brooklyn Bridge was viewed as the greatest engineering feat of mankind. The Roeblings--father and son--toiled for decades, fighting competitors, corrupt politicians, and the laws of nature to fabricate a bridge which, after 100 years, still provides one of the major avenues of access to one of the world's busiest cities--as compared to many bridges built at the same time which collapsed within decades or even years. It is refreshing to read such a magnificent story of real architecture and engineering in an era where these words refer to tiny bits and bytes that inspire awe only in their abstract consequences, and not in their tangible physical magnificence. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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This outstanding audio adaptation brings to life the Herculean struggles behind the creation of one of this country's most recognizable and enduring landmarks. Herrmann's rich, expressive voice perfectly complements McCullough's stately language, and the combination of their talents—coupled with the impressiveness of the engineering marvel that is the Brooklyn Bridge—makes this a compulsive listen. Subtle changes in Herrmann's tone clearly set off quotations without interrupting the flow, and though this audiobook is abridged, the deleted segments are briefly summarized by an unobtrusive second narrator so that listeners never feel as if they're missing part of the story. While there are some descriptions of the 13-year construction process that would have benefited from illustrations, the production as a whole is superb. Listeners cannot help being moved by the grandeur of the structure and by the spectacular risks taken by the men who worked on it, particularly chief engineer Washington Roebling, who remained the driving force behind the bridge despite being crippled by the bends and bedridden for many years. Drama of every kind can be found here: political scandals, intense rivalries, extreme loyalty, a charming love story, heroism, spectacular near-disasters, death, illness and war. Once called the eighth wonder of the world, the Brooklyn Bridge still inspires artists and photographers, tourists and natives alike, and it is the only stone-towered, steel-cabled bridge in the world. In this excellent production, listeners will be inspired anew.
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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In the 19th century, the Brooklyn Bridge was viewed as the greatest engineering feat of mankind. The Roeblings--father and son--toiled for decades, fighting competitors, corrupt politicians, and the laws of nature to fabricate a bridge which, after 100 years, still provides one of the major avenues of access to one of the world's busiest cities--as compared to many bridges built at the same time which collapsed within decades or even years. It is refreshing to read such a magnificent story of real architecture and engineering in an era where these words refer to tiny bits and bytes that inspire awe only in their abstract consequences, and not in their tangible physical magnificence. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
From Publishers Weekly
This outstanding audio adaptation brings to life the Herculean struggles behind the creation of one of this country's most recognizable and enduring landmarks. Herrmann's rich, expressive voice perfectly complements McCullough's stately language, and the combination of their talents—coupled with the impressiveness of the engineering marvel that is the Brooklyn Bridge—makes this a compulsive listen. Subtle changes in Herrmann's tone clearly set off quotations without interrupting the flow, and though this audiobook is abridged, the deleted segments are briefly summarized by an unobtrusive second narrator so that listeners never feel as if they're missing part of the story. While there are some descriptions of the 13-year construction process that would have benefited from illustrations, the production as a whole is superb. Listeners cannot help being moved by the grandeur of the structure and by the spectacular risks taken by the men who worked on it, particularly chief engineer Washington Roebling, who remained the driving force behind the bridge despite being crippled by the bends and bedridden for many years. Drama of every kind can be found here: political scandals, intense rivalries, extreme loyalty, a charming love story, heroism, spectacular near-disasters, death, illness and war. Once called the eighth wonder of the world, the Brooklyn Bridge still inspires artists and photographers, tourists and natives alike, and it is the only stone-towered, steel-cabled bridge in the world. In this excellent production, listeners will be inspired anew.
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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THEY MET AT HIS REQUEST on at least six different occasions, beginning in February 1869. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
wire fraud, county courthouse, rejected wire, caisson sickness, cable spinning, supply shafts, wire contract, river span, water shafts, boom derricks, land spans, bridge offices, hoisting engine, bridge floor, sand pipes, anchor bars Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New York, Chief Engineer, Washington Roebling, Bridge Company, East River, Henry Murphy, John Roebling, Executive Committee, William Kingsley, Fulton Street, Colonel Roebling, Abram Hewitt, Thomas Kinsella, Cold Spring, Mayor Low, Seth Low, Brooklyn Bridge, Birmingham Gauge, Tweed Ring, Charles Swan, City Hall, Columbia Heights, Fulton Ferry, Emily Roebling, The Gigantic Spinning Machine New!
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wire fraud, county courthouse, rejected wire, caisson sickness, cable spinning, supply shafts, wire contract, river span, water shafts, boom derricks, land spans, bridge offices, hoisting engine, bridge floor, sand pipes, anchor bars Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New York, Chief Engineer, Washington Roebling, Bridge Company, East River, Henry Murphy, John Roebling, Executive Committee, William Kingsley, Fulton Street, Colonel Roebling, Abram Hewitt, Thomas Kinsella, Cold Spring, Mayor Low, Seth Low, Brooklyn Bridge, Birmingham Gauge, Tweed Ring, Charles Swan, City Hall, Columbia Heights, Fulton Ferry, Emily Roebling, The Gigantic Spinning Machine New!
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- The Brooklyn Bridge: A Cultural History by Richard Haw on 12 pages
- Capital City: New York City and the Men Behind America's Rise to Economic Dominance, 1860-1900 by Thomas Kessner on 4 pages
- The Johnstown Flood by David McCullough in Front Matter, Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Joseph Imhof: Artist of the Pueblos by Nancy Hopkins Reily on page 353, page 354, and page 384
- Rails across the Mississippi: A HISTORY OF THE ST. LOUIS BRIDGE by Robert W Jackson in Back Matter (1), Back Matter (2), and Back Matter (3)
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