The Great Bridge
The Epic Story of the Building of the Brooklyn Bridge
by David McCullough
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Recommended by 1 source and appears in About New York City, History, and Nonfiction.
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.This monumental book is the enthralling story of one of the greatest events in our nati...
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Recommended by 1 source and appears in About New York City, History, and Nonfiction.
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Carl Quintanilla
“If you're looking for good summer reading, David McCullough's "The Great Bridge" is an amazing read. You'll never look at it the same way.”
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