Beanpoles and Cornstalks: Engineering and Construction in the Civil War Era

By Jack L McSherry Jr

This book contains an introduction to engineering and construction as existed in the Civil War Era, including earthwork, building of roads, railroads, bridges and buildings. Also included are materials of construction, structural engineering procedures and formulas, and surveying. Further described are the workings of the Federal Corps of Engineers and the United States Military Railroads.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1542594685
• ISBN13: 9781542594684
• Release Date: January 2017
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"