The Bridges of New York (New York City)
by Sharon Reier
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Author: Sharon ReierEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2000-09-08
ISBN: 048641230X
Number of pages: 160
Publisher: Dover Publications
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Book Review: A Pleasure To Read
Summary: 5 Stars
Don't let the title fool you, this is not an engineering book. Rather, it is a pleasant history of the construction and importance of many of New York City's most important bridges. As everyone already knows, New York City is world-famous for its many impressive skyscrapers, but without its equally impressive bridges the city as we know it today could not exist. The narrative is detailed enough to give the reader a solid base of information about each span, but you don't need an engineering degree to understand this material. And all the added photos and illustrations help even more. If you are interested in what makes New York such a vibrant city you have to learn about its bridges as well as its buildings. This book is a wonderful way to do that.
Summary of The Bridges of New York (New York City)
Stirring text-and-picture tribute to over 75 New York City bridges ? from the era of New Amsterdam to Robert Moses' modern-day achievements. A highly readable text, accompanied by more than 150 illustrations, including rare archival engravings, describes such splendid spans as the Brooklyn Bridge, Throgs Neck, Verrazano Narrows, Whitestone, George Washington, and Manhattan.
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