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Whether built of stone, brick, wood, iron, steel, or concrete, bridges have captivated our imaginations more than any other man-made structures. Whether built of wood, stone, iron, steel, or concrete, bridges have captivated our imaginations more than any other man-made structures... Read Full Overview

Whether built of wood, stone, iron, steel, or concrete, bridges have captivated our imaginations more than any other man-made structures. In David Plowden's words, "there is no more overt, powerful, or rational expression of accomplishment--of man's ability to build." And Americans,... Read Full Overview

In David Plowden's words, "there is no more overt, powerful, or rational expression of accomplishment -- of man's ability to build." And Americans, in particular, have excelled in this structural art. Bridges explores in depth how, when, where, and by whom the most important... Read Full Overview

In David Plowden's words, "there is no more overt, powerful, or rational expression of accomplishment -- of man's ability to build." And Americans, in particular, have excelled in this structural art. Bridges explores in depth how, when, where, and by whom the most important... Read Full Overview