| Author |
Sparrow, Walter Shaw, 1862-1940 |
| Illustrator |
Brangwyn, Frank, 1867-1956 |
| LoC No. |
15019320
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| Title |
A book of bridges
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| Original Publication |
London: John Lane, The Bodley Head, 1915.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 65.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
On the study of bridges and roads -- Man as the mimic of nature -- A few words on the Roman genius -- Old bridges, European, Persian and Chinese -- On the evolution of unfortified bridges -- Appendix I. Chinese gabled bridges -- Appendix II. Steep Roman bridges.
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| Credits |
Carol Brown, Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"A Book of Bridges" by Walter Shaw Sparrow is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work explores the evolution of bridges throughout history, ranging from their ancient origins to their significance in the context of human civilization and conflict. The author aims to blend artistic illustrations with in-depth insights about the cultural, social, and military implications of bridge-building across different societies. The opening of the book presents a detailed examination of the study of bridges, referred to as "pontism," and introduces the complex relationship between bridges and the various phases of humanity's existence. It begins by reflecting on the natural origins of bridges and discusses how humans, in their pursuit of survival and societal advancement, adopted and adapted these natural forms into constructed ones. In particular, Sparrow touches on the historical role that bridges have played in conflicts and military strategies, suggesting that the study of bridges can reveal broader truths about human progress and the ongoing struggle for survival throughout history. The engaging narrative invites readers to ponder the intrinsic link between infrastructure and the evolution of societies over time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
TG: Technology: Bridge engineering
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| Subject |
Bridges
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
74057 |
| Release Date |
Jul 16, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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