
The Great Bridge
The Epic Story of the Building of the Brooklyn Bridge
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Narrated by:
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Nelson Runger
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By:
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David McCullough
This monumental book tells the enthralling story of one of the greatest accomplishments in our nation's history, the building of what was then the longest suspension bridge in the world. The Brooklyn Bridge rose out of the expansive era following the Civil War, when Americans believed all things were possible.
So daring a concept as spanning the East River to join two great cities required vision and dedication of the kind that went into building Europe's great cathedrals. During 14 years of construction, the odds against success seemed overwhelming. Thousands of people were put to work. Bodies were crushed and broken, lives lost, notorious political empires fell, and surges of public doubt constantly threatened the project. But the story of the building of the Brooklyn Bridge is not just the saga of an engineering miracle; it is a sweeping narrative of the social climate of the time, replete with heroes and rascals who helped either to construct or to exploit the great enterprise.
The Great Bridge is also the story of a remarkable family, the Roeblings, who conceived and executed the audacious engineering plan at great personal cost. Without John Roebling's vision, his son Washington's skill and courage, and Washington's wife Emily's dedication, the bridge we know and cherish would never have been built.
Like the engineering marvel it describes, The Great Bridge, republished on the 40th anniversary of its initial publication, has stood the test of time.
Please note: The Great Bridge (Unabridged) is available for just one credit until June 20, 2012, after which point it will be priced at two credits.
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Excellent
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Also, Nelson Runger brings the story to life with his fantastic narration. Honestly, one of the best history books I’ve read in a long tome.
David McCullough
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Unexpectedly Amazing
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Thoroughly Enjoyable Book
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Excellent non-fiction
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I will likely listen to this book again-
Fascinating Brooklyn
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Epic is the Right Description
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Engaging history
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Highly Technical!
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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
I would recommend this book to anyone that has any interest in history and the Brooklyn Bridge.Who was your favorite character and why?
Washington Roebling was my favorite character. Taking over for his Dad, and being in his shadow and to do what he and his wife did was amazing.What about Nelson Runger’s performance did you like?
Nelson Runger did a very good job of narration. David McCullough is a fine narrator and I think Nelson did him proud.Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
How detailed it was and the history that was brought into the book.Any additional comments?
Five star book and narration from me.David McCullough really knows how to write a book
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