A Complete History New York And Brooklyn Bridge: From Its Conception In 1866 To Its Completion In 1883 (1883)

By S W Green

Book Overview

""A Complete History New York And Brooklyn Bridge"" is a book written by S. W. Green in 1883. The book provides a comprehensive account of the construction of the iconic New York and Brooklyn Bridge from its inception in 1866 to its completion in 1883. The author details the challenges faced by the engineers and workers who built the bridge, including the difficulties of constructing a suspension bridge over the East River, the impact of political and financial obstacles, and the tragic accidents that occurred during the construction. The book also includes a wealth of information about the bridge's design, engineering, and architecture, as well as its significance as a symbol of progress and innovation in the late 19th century. Overall, ""A Complete History New York And Brooklyn Bridge"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of one of the world's most famous landmarks.With Portraits And Sketches Of The Lives Of John A. Roebling, Washington A. Roebing, Henry C. Murphy, J. S. T. Stranahan, William C. Kingsley, And Seth Low.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165893673
• ISBN13: 9781165893676
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 102 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"