Master Bridge Builders The Story Of The Roeblings

Master Bridge Builders is the fascinating story of the Roebling family, who built some of America's most iconic bridges, including the Brooklyn Bridge and the George Washington Bridge. Author Kathryn E. Harrod chronicles the family's journey from rural Germany to the United States, their trials and triumphs as they established themselves as some of the most skilled engineers and builders of their time, and their legacies as pioneers in American industry. With its gripping narrative and rich historical detail, this book is sure to appeal to anyone interested in American history, engineering, or architecture.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.