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FROM THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF JOHN ADAMS
First published in 1972, The Great Bridge is the classic account of one of the greatest engineering feats of all time -- the building of the Brooklyn Bridge.
This monumental audiobook which presents extended unabridged passages from the book brings back a heroic vision of the America we once had. It is the enthralling story of one of the greatest events during the Age of Optimism -- a period when Americans were convinced that all great things were possible.
In the years around 1870, the concept of building a great bridge to span the East River between the cities of Manhattan and Brooklyn required a vision and determination comparable to that which went into the building of the pyramids. Throughout the fourteen years of the bridge's construction, the odds against its successful completion seemed staggering. Bodies were crushed and broken, lives were lost, political empires fell, and surges of public emotion constantly threatened the project. But this is not merely the saga of an engineering miracle: it is a sweeping narrative of the heroes and rascals who had a hand in either constructing or obstructing this great enterprise.
媒体推荐Los Angeles TimesThe Great Bridge is a book so compelling and complete as to be a literarymonument...McCullough has written that sort of work which bringsus to the human center of the past.
作者简介David McCullough has twice received the Pulitzer Prize, for Truman and John Adams, and twice received the National Book Award, for The Path Between the Seas and Mornings on Horseback. His other widely praised books are 1776, Brave Companions, The Great Bridge, and The Johnstown Flood. He has been honored with the National Book Foundation Distinguished Contribution to American Letters Award, the National Humanities Medal, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom.^Edward Herrmann's numerous theater credits include Mrs. Warren's Profession, (Tony Award) The Philadelphia Story, Plenty, Love Letters, and an Obie Award for Outstanding Achievement In Theater. His films include Intolerable Cruelty, Welcome to Mooseport, The Aviator, The Cat's Meow, Reds, and The Purple Rose of Cairo. Mr. Herrmann received an Emmy Award for his work on The Practice, and appears regularly as Richard Gilmore in the hit W.B. series Gilmore Girls.
网友对The Great Bridge: The Epic Story of the Building of the Brooklyn Bridge的评论
This is another wonderful volume authored by David McCullough. The focus here is the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge. Key characters in this volume come to life.
John Roebling--an immigrant from Germany--pulled himself up by the bootstraps. Starting out in western Pennsylvania, he began to develop a company that supported construction efforts such as bridges. And some fine bridges indeed! His son, Washington Roebling, was a fine officer in the Civil War. Afterwards, he began work in his father's company. The story of the e4lder Roebling's career is nicely done, as is the portrayal of other key characters.
Other players in this story are colorful--Boss Tweed of Manhattan, for instance. Yet, it appears that the actual construction of the bridge was done pretty honestly--even though over the original projected costs. We learn of the tragic death of the mastermind--John Roebling. His son, Washington, taking over--and suffering from the bends, making his role more difficult in concluding the process. And Washintgton Roebling's wife, who became a significant player in the bridge's development.
A wonderful tale, well told.
Like all McCullough histories, this one is terrific -- well-researched and wonderfully written -- easy-going conversational, without academic pomp. The story of the men (and women) that helped engineer and construct the great bridge makes for an enormously interesting read. There are a lot of engineering and technical details -- and the kindle edition didn't offer a single illustration or photo. For that reason I'd recommend buying the printed edition -- rather than wasting $15 on a mediocre digital experience.
An excellent historical account of the building of what at the time was the longest suspension bridge in the world. The author goes into a great deal of detail also concerning the unscrupulous politicians of the day such as Boss Tweed and his cronies who maneuvered in every way possible to enrich themselves at the expense of the tax payers. The hero of the day, however, is the much maligned and misunderstood Washington Roebling, the chief engineer of the building project. There is a lot of detail given concerning the materials used and the methods of construction in the building of this massive structure, and the author makes every bit of it interesting by the way he presents it. Mr Roebling, and his father, who drew up the original plans for the bridge, were obviously engineering geniuses. The book is an impressive testimony not only to their talents, but also to their character and dedication. I would highly reccomend this book.
I had no idea I would find this work so fascinating! But, going with McCullough - any work by McCullough - is about the safest bet to be had!
What a story. It makes me want to drive to NYC - Brooklyn just have the experience of going across "The Great Bridge".
On to the next work by David McCullough (been there and done that with the Wright Brothers).
So many great books, so little time!
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