The Story of America's Bridges
- ISBN-10
- 0735102031
- ISBN-13
- 9780735102033
- Category
- Bridges
- Pages
- 96
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1999-08
- Authors
- Ray Spangenburg, Diane Moser
Description
Traces the history of bridges in America, focusing on the people and technology involved in the construction of wooden, iron, suspension, cantilever, and modern-day bridges.
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