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Great Bridge: The Epic Story of the Building of the Brooklyn Bridge (Touchstone Books)
by David McCullough  
Publisher Comments This monumental book is the enthralling story of one of the greatest events in our nation's history, during the Age of Optimism -- a period when Americans were convinced in their hearts that all things were possible. In the years around 1870, when the...
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Legendary Lighthouses: The Companion to the PBS Television Series
by John Grant Publisher Comments Whether it's for their beauty, romance, or usefulness - or a combination of all three - most of us would admit to a fascination with lighthouses. Paralleling the highly-praised PBS travel documentary series Legendary Lighthouses, this companion book...
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by Lionel Browne Publisher Comments Architecture is an important yardstick of society's development and the buildings of a particular era, function and locale say much about the culture and aspirations of the people. Each of these handsomely illustrated books examines a different focus of...
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The Lighthouse Encyclopedia: The Definitive Reference (Lighthouses)
by Ray Jones Publisher Comments “A must for the library of every lighthouse lover . . .” —Great Lakes Seaway “A remarkable work of literature filled with the vast spirit and endless mystery of great waters and those who work upon them.”...
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30 Bridges
by Matthew Wells Publisher Comments This captivating reference analyzes 30 bridges around the world that show cutting-edge architectural and engineering trends. Each bridge is displayed in color while accompanying text and drawings demonstrate construction techniques....
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30 Bridges
by Matthew Wells Synopsis A brief historical survey of bridges that examines the main architectural and engineering trends in bridge design before describing the 30 structures that define the central theme in this illustrated review....
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Great Bridges: From Ancient Times to the Twentieth Century
by Wilbur J Watson Publisher Comments This splendid pictorial history by an expert on the subject contains outstanding examples of bridge engineering and design. Watson's study ranges far and wide -- from stone viaducts in Roman Iberia and H'an dynasty masonry arches, to the pontoon spans of...
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Bridges: Three Thousand Years of Defying Nature
by David J Brown Synopsis Comprehensive profiles of the world's 100 most extraordinary bridges. Few humanmade structures combine the technical with the aesthetic in such an evocative way as bridges. From ancient times to the present, bridges have had a unique attraction on the...
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What is a Bridge?: The Making of Calatrava's Bridge in Seville
by Spiro N Pollalis Publisher Comments Cultural icon, daring engineering spectacle, and highly controversial structure, the Alamillo Bridge stands almost 150 meters tall, with an inclined pylon whose own weight balances that of the deck and traffic. Built for the 1992 Universal Exposition in...
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American Covered Bridges: A Pictorial History
by Jill Caravan Publisher Comments Celebrate the history and diversity of this country, as represented by its vast architectural and scenic treasures. This armchair tour is complemented by observations from famous writers....
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Bridging: Discovering the Beauty of Bridges
by Robert S Cortright Book News Annotation Cortright is an enthusiastic tour guide, sharing 283 color photos and observations from his travels in the US and in Europe. Special sections include his personal favorites--Oregon's Conde B. McCullough Bridges--and photos of his wife patiently...
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Engineers of Dreams: Great Bridge Builders and the Spanning of America
by Henry Petroski Publisher Comments Petroski reveals the science and engineering (not to mention the politics, egotism, and sheer magic) behind America's great bridges, particularly those constructed during the great bridge-building era starting in the 1870s and continuing through the...
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Bridges Puentes
by Martha Torre Arcila
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Rudy Ricciotti: The Footbridge of Peace Seoul
by Rudy Ricciotti
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Life in the Slow Lane: Tales of Covered Bridges Written by & for People Who Love Them
by Jerry Wiebel
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Western Lighthouses: Olympic Peninsula to San Diego
by Bruce Roberts
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Covered Bridges of the Middle Atlantic States
by Richard Sanders Allen
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Covered Bridge an Old American Landmark
by Herbert Whe Congdon
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Beyond the Bridges Rediscovering America
by Jerry M Hay
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Gate: The True Story of the Design & Construction of the Golden Gate Bridge
by John Van Der Zee
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