The Tower Bridge: A Lecture (1894)

By John Wolfe Barry

Book Overview

""The Tower Bridge: A Lecture"" is a historical account of the construction and design of the Tower Bridge in London, England. Written by John Wolfe Barry, the architect and engineer responsible for the bridge's construction, this book provides a detailed analysis of the engineering challenges and solutions involved in building one of the most iconic structures in London. The book includes detailed illustrations and diagrams of the construction process, as well as a description of the bridge's unique design and its significance to the city's history. Published in 1894, this lecture provides a fascinating insight into the Victorian era's approach to engineering and architecture, making it an essential read for anyone interested in the history of London or the development of engineering and design.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: 054868118X
• ISBN13: 9780548681183
• Release Date: October 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 76 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"