The Engineering Contributions Of Wendel Bollman

By Robert M. Vogel

A quiet revolution in nineteenth-century American engineering finally returns to the light. The Engineering Contributions Of Wendel Bollman offers more than a biography; it retrieves a pivotal chapter of rail, iron, and idea, inviting readers to walk the scaffolds and schemes of a nation building itself. Robert M. Vogel preserves Bollman's story as a clear, human account of invention, ambition, and practical problem-solving. The book surveys the era's civil engineering history through Bollman's durable trusses and ambitious projects, revealing how one innovator's craft contributed to a broader industrial culture. It speaks to the professional engineering audience and to library research tradition alike, while remaining accessible to curious readers drawn by historical engineering biography and the lore of mid nineteenth century america. The narrative moves with momentum, balancing technical insight with cultural resonance, and it stands as both a scholarly reference and a compelling historical narrative. Historically significant as a careful reconstruction of a forgotten craftsman's influence, the work also holds a lasting appeal for collectors of classic-literature and enthusiasts of American industrial heritage. This edition is more than a reprint - it is a restored artefact for today's readers and future generations. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, it becomes a cultural treasure for comparative engineering histories, railway heritage, and the study of nineteenth century america.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9354756158
• ISBN13: 9789354756153
• Release Date: July 2021
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 38 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"