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12 de ene. de 1983 · The dramatic and enthralling story of the building of the Brooklyn Bridge, the world’s longest suspension bridge at the time, a tale of greed, corruption, and obstruction but also of optimism, heroism, and determination, told by master historian David McCullough.
First published in 1972, The Great Bridge is the classic account of one of the greatest engineering feats of all time. Winning acclaim for its comprehensive look at the...
1 de ene. de 2001 · This is the true story of the building of the Brooklyn Bridge, which was an amazing feat for its time, constructed from 1869 to 1883. McCullough sets the historic context for the achievement, including the politics and culture of the time, its relationship to Tammany Hall, and what was known of decompression sickness (“the bends”).
11 de nov. de 2021 · The great bridge : the epic story of the building of the Brooklyn Bridge. by. McCullough, David G. Publication date. 2001. Topics. Brooklyn Bridge (New York, N.Y.) Publisher. New York : Simon & Schuster.
The building of the Brooklyn Bridge was a time of optimism and corruption, a time when Americans were the world's greatest engineers and could collectively create a civic -- and national -- monument of supreme distinction. The experience offers lessons to us today, which McCullough will emphasize in his new preface.
Verified Purchase. Double Pulitzer Prize winner David McCullough ("Truman" and "John Adams") skillfully reveals the pain, hardship, skulduggery, danger and raw doggedness that combined to create the Brooklyn Bridge - against all odds, obstructiveness and physical barriers.
Buy The Great Bridge: The Epic Story of the Building of the Brooklyn Bridge Abridged by McCullough, David, Herrmann, Edward (ISBN: 9780743537230) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
